Information for Applicants Applying for Admission to Tippie

1. Information for Applicants Applying for Admission to Tippie

2. Admission to TippieApplication process - Summary • Completion of the application • Admission prerequisites and GPA minimums • Resume requirement • Admission essay requirement • Notification and the appeal process

3. Course Prerequisites and GPA Requirements The course prerequisites for admission are: • 22M:017/MATH:1380 Calc and Matrix Alg for Business • 22S:008/STATS:1030 Statistics for Business • 6E:001/ECON:1100 Principles of Microeconomics • 6A:001/ACCT: 2100 Intro. to Financial Accounting • Grades of C or higher in all courses listed above • 2.75 minimum GPA: UI, CUM, and prerequisites • Minimum 12 s.h. UI coursework (transfer students exempt) • Accounting – 3.0 UI/CUM GPA, 2.67 average in financial and managerial accounting and a passing writing assessment score

4. Applying for Accounting?The Accounting major has additional requirements for admission: • 3.00 UI and CUM GPA • 2.67 (B-) average in fin. and managerial accounting • A passing score on the accounting writing assessment test • The accounting writing assessment test is in addition to the admission essay, and is based on a Wall Street Journal Article. Accounting Writing Assessment NOTE: you must have completed or be enrolled in 6A:002/ACCT:2200 managerial accounting to take the accounting writing assessment Additional information about the accounting writing assessment can be found at: http://tippie.uiowa.edu/accounting/bba/writing_assessment.pdf

5. When Should I Apply for Admission to Tippie? For more information, please visit: http://tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/admissions/standard.cfm

6. Deadlines and Transcripts • Fall application deadline: March 1. • Spring application deadline: October 1. • Late applications will only be reviewed for those with extenuating circumstances. • All transcripts and final grades must be submitted by January 10 in order to be considered for fall admission, and June 15 in order to be considered for spring admission. …Official transcripts are required from other colleges you have attended (other than the University of Iowa). You may not use a summer course to meet admission requirements for a subsequent fall admission. However, courses taken during summer session can be used for admission to a later session.

7. Resume Requirement • Approval through Hire-a-Hawk required. • Information on resume creation and example templates are available on-line and at the Pomerantz Career Center. • You can make an appointment at the Career Center to review your resume prior to submission. • Applicants who do not receive a passing score will be notified prior to the semester ending so that they can make corrections and resubmit – this is required for consideration of your application for admission.

8. Admission Essay Requirement • Admission essays will be one page in length (300-500 words) and will address a specific question. There are two questions and you will choose to write on one. Additional information is available on-line at the Tippie Undergraduate Program Office website. • Applicants who do not receive a passing score will be notified prior to the semester ending so that they can make corrections and resubmit – this is required for consideration of your application for admission.

9. What Happens If I Miss The Application Deadline? Most likely you will be applying for the next semester. There is a petition process to request to apply late, but those are infrequently approved. Valid reasons generally involve extenuating circumstances that were beyond your control. • If you miss the application deadline talk with your advisor before you complete a petition. Often you can apply for the next session without it adversely affecting your schedule.

10. What Happens If I Am Not Admitted? After you receive your official notification from admissions (via email) that you were not admitted you have the option to appeal your admission decision – some important notes: • Talk with your advisor before you petition. • You may petition based on not meeting the GPA requirement, but not for a failing resume or essay. • Valid reasons generally involve extenuating circumstances that were beyond your control and additional documentation may be required. • Your petition must be submitted within 10 days of the date of notification.

11. The On-Line Applicationhttps://apply.admissions.uiowa.edu/admissions/login.page Application Components: • Personal information • Admission information • Educational data • Residency information • Certification • Supplemental information(upload resume and admission essay) • Verify and validate application • Submit!

12. Prebusiness Majors What do I need to do next to apply to the Tippie?

13. 1. Work on your Resume! Resources for working on your resume Check out the Pomerantz Career Center’s web site for resume examples Attend a resume information session Schedule an appointment with the Pomerantz Career Center to discuss your resume and fine tune

14. 2. Work on your Admission Essay! Resources for working on your admission essay Check out the Frank Center website for more information on the admission essay format and requirements If you have additional questions about writing an admission essay in general, contact the UI Writing Center located in 110 EPB or the Frank Business Communication Center, S146 PBB

15. 3. Apply by the Deadline! Fall Admission:March 1 The deadlines to apply are Spring Admission: October 1

16. Check out the Standard Admission FAQhttp://tippie.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/admissions/faq.cfm