Returning Students Spring 2025

Spring 2025 students can drop and add courses through MyUI, even when courses have started as long as all required permissions are obtained. Please visit Changes in Registration for the latest updates, instructions and permissions needed and information on how to complete any registration change.

OR if any issues or questions please contact the UI Service Center at registrar@uiowa.edu or 319 384-4300.  

  • Students will not be able to drop their only (last) course on MyUI if the course has started. If the student is not going to add any other courses for the session then they should process a withdrawal of entire registration in MyUI (even if only one course). If student plans to drop their last course but enroll in another course they should enroll in the other course first which will allow them to drop the first course.

  • Any off-cycle courses (sections that do not meet for the full length of the session) that have already started will be available for students to add or drop on MyUI.
  • If a course requires special permission, an add can be initiated beginning Day 6 of the session, and you will be shown what permissions you need to obtain. Before Day 6 please contact the department offering the course to be sure you meet the requirements for special permission. Departments can give you special permission online and this will allow you to enroll or complete your enrollment in the course.
     
  • Students can join a waitlist if the option is available on MyUI. Once a waitlist has expired, you may initiate an add in MyUI if you were not offered a seat. You will need to obtain the required permissions.
     
  • Student Athletes and International Students may add courses on MyUI but additional permissions will be required to drop courses. Please click here for more information.
  • Selected Iowa MBA program students are required to contact their program coordinator to make changes. Iowa MBA students should view program-specific instructions available here.

For more information regarding registration, please visit the Office of the Registrar Registration webpage or contact the UI Service Center.

Note: We encourage you to use MyUI to process all registration changes. Please reach out to instructors/departments or advisors, for assistance if needed. You can also contact the UI Service Center for assistance.