Student Life and Academic Support

Division of Student Life

Mission

We help students succeed.

We do this by:

• Facilitating engagement so that all UNI students feel they belong
• Emphasizing relational experiences and connections
• Prioritizing holistic care for the well-being of our students
• Meeting students where they are on their journey to success
• Providing radical student service, in all that we do

While embracing the values of:

• Community
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Care
• Innovation
• Partnership

Career Services

https://careerservices.uni.edu/

The Office of Career Services coaches students in gaining professional experience while attending UNI. From managing campus jobs to preparing for a fulfilling career, UNI Career Services provides expertise to be career ready.

UNI Career Services manages student employment and campus jobs. In addition, Career Services guides students in securing community positions including part-time, internship, and field experiences. By maintaining a robust network of thousands of employers and graduate programs, students have access to up-to-date employment trends.

Career Services strives to create access for students to interact with employers and graduate programs. Hosting five large-scale recruiting events annually, campus interviews, and a wide range of employer/graduate program engagements, students will graduate with a unique understanding of how to find career success. Career Services coaches students in exploring careers, connecting with career related experience, and preparing application materials. Finally, Career Services provides workshops, small group leadership training, and one-to-one career coaching.

It is our mission to help students succeed. Visit our website at https://careerservices.uni.edu/ or stop by 063 Maucker Union to meet your career coach.

Housing

https://uhd.uni.edu/housing

Living in the Dorms

Official admission to the University of Northern Iowa is a prerequisite to contracting for housing in the residence halls. Once new students are admitted, Housing & Dining will send information about living on campus. The Housing & Dining website includes information about each of the dorms, meal plans and the Housing & Dining Contract. The Housing & Dining Contract can be filled out online and is considered binding and complete once you have accepted your offer of admission, paid the acceptance fee and agreed to the terms and conditions.

Priority for room self-selection is based on the contract completion date; the earlier your contract is completed, the greater the chances of getting in to the dorm and room you prefer. If an applicant finds it necessary to cancel the contract before occupying the room, any refund or forfeiture is based on the date of written notification and fulfills the terms of the contract.

Occupancy

Move-in for the fall semester begins during the week prior to the first day of classes; the actual move-in date depends on the student’s classification and years on campus. Spring semester move-in is generally the Friday before the start of the semester. If a reserved room is not occupied on the first day of classes and arrangements have not been made with Housing & Dining for later occupancy, the reservation will be cancelled and forfeiture of prepaid fees and penalties will be applied as stated in the contract terms and conditions.

The Housing & Dining Contract covers a full academic year (fall and spring semesters) or the balance thereof; separate contracting is necessary for the summer term. If the contract is terminated before the expiration date, appropriate provisions of the contract will apply. The student is responsible for any financial liabilities incurred prior to the date of termination and a contract buyout fee.

Continuous housing during academic and holiday break periods is available in all dorms as part of the academic year contract. Students may also remain living in the dorms during the summer, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in classes for the summer term, by adding a summer housing contract.

Dorms

University Housing & Dining is designed to provide housing to nearly 3,650 students in ten residence facilities. Students living on-campus have the advantage of easy access to all classrooms, campus activities and campus resources. Dorm rooms have Internet access, are furnished and include laundry and utilities. Each dorm is designed with lounges, study rooms, recreational areas, laundry rooms and other facilities for the comfort and convenience of the students, as well as direct access to a computer lab. Both professional and student staff members organize social events that build a strong sense of community and inclusion, as well as support activities that promote academic success.

The dorms offer a mix of traditional double and single rooms, suites and apartment-style spaces. All are mixed gender and some offer all-gender housing. Residential communities within each of the dorms are divided up into houses of approximately 50 students. One Resident Assistant (a student staff member) lives within each community to serve as a resource for the members of that house.

Upper-Division Housing

Housing for upper-division students is available within all of our dorms. However, Lawther Hall, Panther Village, Roth Apartments and Jennings Court Apartments have been designed to better accommodate upper-division students.

Lawther Hall is a mix of traditional double rooms, single rooms and suites with private and semi-private bathrooms. Students living in Lawther Hall have a meal plan. Jennings, Panther Village and Roth are apartment-style residence halls, offering individual rooms within a common unit containing a private restroom, kitchen and living space. Students wishing to live in any of these accommodations must be a returning or transfer student.

Dining

Students living in the traditional dorms can select between the All-Access or Block 220 plans. Both plans provide for meals in the two dining centers on campus, Piazza in Redeker Center and Rialto in Towers Center. Both come with Dining Dollars to be used at any of the campus retail stores. 

Additional meal plan options are available to students living in our apartment-style halls, as well as those commuting to campus. Learn more online at https://uhd.uni.edu/meal-plans.

Housing & Dining Contracts

Contractual responsibilities are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Refer to the terms and conditions of the current contract. The current terms and conditions are available at https://uhd.uni.edu/housing/contract-terms-and-conditions.

UNI Housing & Dining
1501 Redeker Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0252
319-273-2333
housing@uni.edu

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

GIL 116B
319-429-3815
katrina.webbeking@iowa.gov

https://uni.edu/resources/disability

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a state agency, provided space on campus by UNI, to serve persons with disabilities. The mission of IVRS is to help persons with disabilities become employed along with support while attending UNI. Vocational Rehabilitation may assist with the following services while students are participating in our program:

• Assessment of the disability
• Restoration/assistive technology
• Training/tuition assistance
• Class accommodations
• Counseling and guidance
• Job placement assistance

Services continue, as needed, until a person has successfully completed the degree as well as has been employed for over 90 days. Students desiring services can contact the office by phone or email to schedule an appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Monday-Friday. On campus availability may vary. Students will meet for an orientation of services, an intake appointment and then appropriate documentation will be requested to determine eligibility for services along with supports needed. 

Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is proud to serve military members, Veterans, and families. UNI supports Veterans, military members and their families as they transition from military duty, to college and future careers. UNI is committed to faculty and staff education, on and off campus resource networking, and advocacy for and listening to each student. UNI ensures every student's voice is heard and concerns are addressed to achieve success in the classroom and beyond. For more information contact:

Military and Veteran Student Services Coordinator
111K Maucker Union (Plaza Level)
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0165
Phone: (319) 273-3040

UNI was designated a Military-Friendly® Gold Status institution, small public school, for 2024-2025. UNI has achieved Gold Status for five consecutive years beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year. UNI is also a Military Spouse friendly school. Criteria for inclusion in the Military Friendly schools list includes a strong commitment to recruiting, retention, and providing financial, academic, and social services to student Veterans, military, and spouses/dependents.

UNI collaborates with the Veterans Administration (VA) and partners with the local Blackhawk County Veteran Affairs Office to assist any Veteran or member of their family who is eligible for education benefits and resources. UNI School Certifying Officials (SCO) verify eligibility and certify enrollment. In abiding with the SIT-REP (Servicemembers Improved Transition through Reforms for Ensuring Progress) Act, the University of Northern Iowa will not impose late fees, deny access to classes or institutional facilities, or require individuals to borrow funds to meet their financial obligations to UNI because of the delayed disbursement of any payment from the VA. This policy is only applicable to Veterans or eligible dependents who are receiving educational assistance under Chapters 31 (VR&E), 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) Chpater 35 (Dependent Education Assistance and Fry Scholarship) and 1606 (Post 9/11 Montogomery GI Bill - Select Reserve) of title 38, United States Code. In accordance with the SIT-REP Act, students receiving VA educational benefits from Chapters 31, 33, 35, or 1606 must provide a certification of eligibility (COE) for entitlement of educational assistance to the Office of the Registrar. Nothing in this policy precludes the University from assessing a late fee, denial of access, or any other penalty in relation to payments due to the University that are not covered by the SIT-REP Act.

For additional information, contact:

Office of the Registrar
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0006
Phone: (319) 273-2241

Recreation Services

Recreation Services, located within the Wellness/Recreation Center, offers campus-wide programs in informal recreation, fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, youth programs and sport clubs.  

The Wellness/Recreation Center provides:

• (10) multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts for basketball, volleyball, and soccer
• (6) racquetball/wally ball courts
• a leisure pool with spa and water slide
• an eight lane, 25-yard lap pool
• (2) aerobics/dance studios
• a 38.5-foot climbing wall
• a free weight room
• Panther Performance Center for individual and small group high intensity workouts
• the UNI Outdoor Recreation Center
• a running track
• men's and women's locker and shower facilities
• spacious fitness area with cardiovascular and strength training equipment
• West Campus Complex with outdoor recreation fields and soft trail for a wide variety of sports and activities
• (9) lighted outdoor tennis courts

For more information visit the Recreation Services website at https://recreation.uni.edu/.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Student Accessibility Services is located in Gilchrist Hall 102. SAS views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity at the University of Northern Iowa. To that end, we work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible living and learning environment for students. For more information regarding services and how to get connected, contact SAS at (319) 273-2332, accessibilityservices@uni.edu, 102 Gilchrist Hall. Additional information on the accommodation process and how to submit a request is available at sas.uni.edu/.

Student Activities and Honors

Co-curricular activities are encouraged at the University of Northern Iowa because of the important contribution these activities make to the total education of the student. The university maintains an extensive program of co-curricular activities: intercollegiate athletics, theatre, forensics, publications, music, social life, student organizations and interest groups, intramural sports and recreational activities, and sports clubs.

Fraternities/Sororities

The Greek community at UNI consists of nationally affiliated (National Interfraternity Council and National Panhellenic Council) social sororities and fraternities, and nationally affiliated (National Panhellenic Council) historically African-American sororities and fraternities. The Greek community has a long, rich tradition of supporting student involvement and development, and providing service, social and leadership opportunities. Formal and informal membership recruitment and intake processes take place each semester. More information is available at https://union.uni.edu/involvement/fsl.

Honor Organizations

Superior achievement in various academic disciplines and in extracurricular activities is recognized in honor organizations. Information on these organizations may be obtained from the Office of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or at https://studentlife.uni.edu/.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Various intercollegiate sports are available to both men and women at UNI. The university engages in intercollegiate athletic competition in a total of 17 sports. Men may participate in basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling. Women also compete in basketball, cross country, golf, and indoor and outdoor track, as well as in soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball.

UNI Athletic teams participate within Division I of the NCAA. UNI Football is part of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly 1-AA). The University Athletics Program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the Big XII Conference. All intercollegiate athletic programs are governed and operated in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations. In some instances, university rules and regulations may be more restrictive than those of the NCAA and/or Conference.

Interest Organizations

Numerous organizations sponsored by departments and specialized interest groups provide students the opportunity to become better acquainted with other students and faculty as well as to explore leadership skills and perpetuate interests outside the classroom. Many of the organizations have no membership requirements other than an active interest in the work for which the club exists and regular attendance at the meetings. Information on specific interest organizations can be obtained in the Office of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or at https://union.uni.edu/involvement/student-organizations.

Music

Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) is comprised of three separate branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. The Legislative branch contains senators from all colleges across the university. The Executive branch includes the President, Vice President, Director of Public Relations, Director of Finance, Director of Government Relations, Director of Diversity, and the Chief of Staff. The Judicial branch is composed of nine justices, including a Chief Justice and a Clerk of Court. NISG is actively involved in initiatives to improve the university experience for all students. Members of this organization work with faculty, local, and state officials to address student interests and concerns.  More information is available at https://nisg.uni.edu/.

Social Life

The social life at the University of Northern Iowa is flexible, designed to meet the ever-changing interests and needs of the students and university community. Social opportunities include popular and cultural film programs, art exhibits, fine arts productions, live musical entertainment, dances, campus-wide events, speaker programs, forums, and community service projects. Much of the program planning relies heavily on student involvement. Information pertaining to involvement is available through the Office of Student Life, located on the plaza level of Maucker Union, or at https://studentlife.uni.edu.

Station KULT-LP

Station KULT is the student-managed and operated radio station of the University of Northern Iowa. The station operates at 94.5FM and on Channel 5 of the Campus Cable Television System. KULT programming consists of music, UNI sporting events, and news. The studios and offices of KULT are located in the lower level of Maucker Union. For further information go to https://kult.uni.edu/.

Student Government

The student government associations include the Northern Iowa Student Government, the Residence Halls Association, the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and the individual residence hall senates.

Student Publications

The Northern Iowan is written, illustrated, and edited by students for campus-wide distribution. This student newspaper is distributed twice a week during the fall and spring and once a week during the summer session https://www.northerniowan.com/.

Veterans

UNI welcomes any student who is interested in joining the UNI Veterans Association (UNIVA). UNIVA's purpose is to educate the campus community about military and veterans, support student members of the military who are currently serving, assist those deploying or returning from deployment, or have completed military service and are transitioning to an educational institution. UNIVA builds comradery and contributes to the improvement of UNI as a Military Friendly institution. UNIVA believes in having fun and socializing with the local Veteran community to include the Veteran students who attend the University of Northern Iowa.

Student Wellness Services

Student Health Clinic

The University of Northern Iowa specializes in college health services. We have a board-certified family practice physician, a physician assistant,  and nurse practitioners who are dedicated to caring for college students. Additional staff includes registered nurses, laboratory technologists, a certified medical assistant, mental health case manager and support staff. We want to serve as students' on-campus health resource and assist students in meeting their healthcare needs.

All registered University of Northern Iowa students are eligible to use our services. We encourage students to schedule an appointment by calling (319) 273-2009. We are located on West 23rd Street next to the Schindler Education Center.

The University offers health and dental insurance coverage to students through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), group policies administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Delta Dental of Iowa. To be eligible for SHIP, you must be a registered student attending on-campus classes at the time coverage begins. The University of Northern Iowa requires that international students entering the University purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan provided by the Student Health Clinic. For more information visit us at health.uni.edu.

Psychiatric and Counseling Services

We care for the mental wellbeing of currently enrolled students. With mental health therapists and prescribers on site we are able to help students achieve success. Students who have paid the mandatory health fee are eligible for services. Case coordination, medication management, individual, couples and group counseling are available. Call to schedule an appointment 319-273-2676 or walk in. The UNI Psychiatric and Counseling Services has partnered with TELUS Health Student Support to offer this confidential service. Any student can access services by downloading the TELUS app. There is no fee for this service and it is available 24/7/365 anywhere in the world. 

More information is available at counseling.uni.edu.

Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

The Four-Year Program

The Army ROTC Four-Year Program consists of two parts: the Basic Course and the Advanced Course. 

The Basic Course is usually taken during the freshman and sophomore years. Students taking a Basic Course class do not incur a military service obligation (except for scholarship students). The Basic Course teaches the student leadership, oral and written communication skills, team building, survival skills, and basic soldier skills. There is no prerequisite that the basic courses be taken in sequence; however, a student must complete the basic course or the equivalent (see paragraph 2. below), before progressing into the advanced course.

The Advanced Course is usually taken during the junior and senior years. Students must sign an ROTC contract before enrolling in Advanced Course classes. Students enrolled and contracted in the Advanced Course will incur a military obligation (either active or reserve). The Advanced Course teaches the student about small unit tactics, leadership, ethics, management of military organizations and resources, as well as military law. The Department of the Army will pay all contracted cadets up to $4,200 a year during the last two years of the program.

Alternatives to the Basic Course Program

The alternatives to the Basic Course are designed specifically to fill the needs of the students who did not take Army ROTC during the first two years. Placement credit for the basic course may be obtained in several ways. The most common methods are prior military service, enlisted basic training, or successful completion of the four-week summer ROTC Basic Camp. With credit gained through an alternative to the basic course, students must have two academic years remaining in order to complete the Advanced Course. 

ROTC Scholarships

U.S. Army ROTC has two-, three- and four-year merit based scholarships available to qualified cadets. They pay 100% of tuition and required fees at UNI or a $10,000 year room and board allowance.  These scholarships also provide $600 per semester for textbooks, supplies, and equipment and a subsistence allowance of up to $4,200 for each school year that the scholarships are in effect. Winning and accepting an ROTC scholarship does not preclude accepting other scholarships. Additional ROTC scholarship information is contained in this University Catalog.

The Simultaneous Membership Program

The Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) allows contracted cadets to be members of the Iowa Army National Guard or the Army Reserve and Army ROTC simultaneously. ROTC SMP cadets are paid at the rate of a Sergeant (E-5) for their one weekend a month training assemblies. They also can receive up to $4,200 a year subsistence allowance from the ROTC Advanced Course and may also qualify for VA educational assistance benefits. SMP cadets can also compete for two and three year scholarships available specifically for them. 

Advanced Leadership Techniques Minor

The Military Science Department offers a minor in Advanced Leadership Techniques. Requirements for the minor are 33-39 hours and include Military Science courses as well as elective courses. More information is contained here.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding the U.S. Army ROTC program is contained under the section titled Military Science in this University Catalog. The specific courses offered by the Department of Military Science are listed under the Department of Military Science in the course description section. For additional information, write to the University of Northern Iowa, Department of Military Science, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0142; come in person to Nielsen Field House 273, UNI campus; or call the student advisor at 319-273-7648 or 319-273-6225. Please visit our website https://csbs.uni.edu/military-science.

Internships/Cooperative Education

Internships and cooperative education experiences (co-op) help students integrate academic study with work experience. Students may intern with business, industry, or governmental/non-profit organizations in locations ranging from local to international. Registration of internships is optional, with the exception of a few majors, which require an internship for graduation.

Students who participate in an internship may be eligible for academic credit or a transcript notation. Academic departments establish the requirements for academic credit and Career Services establishes the requirements for a transcript notation. Factors such as GPA, prerequisite courses, year in school, and the intern’s responsibilities determine student eligibility.

Career Services encourages students to meet with staff as early as their freshmen year to begin talking about internship opportunities. More information about internships can be found on the Career Services website: https://careerservices.uni.edu/.

Service-Learning

At the University of Northern Iowa, service-learning is a class-based experience, informed by/co-created with community partners, intended to expand and deepen discipline-specific knowledge and skills, strengthen the community, and develop a student’s sense of civic responsibility. Service-learning is the integration of service and learning to enhance each.

In service-learning classes:

1. Service-learning activities align with academic coursework, providing a deeper understanding of the academic discipline.
2. Service-learning activities align with community strengths and needs and faculty prepare students to work with the community partner.
3. Faculty engage students in purposeful and guided reflection.
4. Service-learning activities prepare students for active citizenship and social responsibility and builds students' cultural competence for engaging with diverse populations in diverse settings.

The University of Northern Iowa supports service-learning work and initiatives through the Service-Learning Institutes (SLI) and Course Designation.

Student Identification Card

Each new student receives an identification card which is used throughout attendance at the university. A fee of $30.00 is charged to replace this card. Visit Housing & Dining Office in Redeker Center if you need a replacement ID card. 

University Honors Program

https://honors.uni.edu/

The University of Northern Iowa Honors Program is designed to meet the needs of motivated, high-achieving students. Challenging classroom experiences, interaction with faculty, and social connections with other capable students are just a few of the benefits of honors involvement.

Eligible first-year students are invited to participate upon receiving admission to UNI. Entrance requirements include:

• 3.70+ GPA AND 27+ ACT composite (SAT 1280+)
  OR
• 3.90+ GPA if admitted by test-optional review 

Students who do not meet the criteria for an automatic invitation can request that their case be reviewed on an individual basis. Current UNI or transfer students may apply for admission to the program with a GPA of 3.30 or better and a professor’s recommendation. See https://hsp.uni.edu/university-honors-program/program-requirements for more information.

To remain in the program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.30. Students who do not meet the minimum cumulative grade point requirement of 3.30 are placed on probation. The non-cumulative grade point average of the following semester should be above 3.30 to provide evidence of overall improvement. Such evidence of improvement, and continued improvement resulting in a cumulative grade point above 3.30, will remove the student from probationary status. If a student is on probation and no improvement is shown, the student will be dismissed from the program. If a student wishes to re-enter the program at a later date, reapplication is necessary.

The University Honors Program offers three designations for participation: University Honors with Distinction (30 credits), University Honors (18 credits), and Honors Recognition* (9 credits; *only available to students with an AA/AS degree). See https://hsp.uni.edu/university-honors-program/program-requirements for a complete description of program requirements and a standard distribution of hours.

For more information, contact the University Honors & Scholars Program, 3025 Bartlett Hall, 319-273-3175.

Other Educational Opportunities

Office of International Engagement

https://internationalengagement.uni.edu/

The Office of International Engagement (OIE) provides comprehensive service and support to UNI international students, domestic English learners and visiting international scholars. We provide English language instruction through the Culture & Intensive English Program (CIEP), immigration advising, orientation, pre-arrival guidance, academic coaching, intercultural activities, student service-learning opportunities and various student success initiatives. The OIE also leads the development of external and internal collaborations with international partners, cultural competency for students, faculty and staff, and global awareness across the campus.

For further information, contact:

Office of International Engagement

113 Maucker Union
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0164
Phone: 319-273-6807
E-mail: international@uni.edu

Culture and Intensive English Program

113 Maucker Union
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0511

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Regents Resource Center

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory is a field station run cooperatively by the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and Drake University through the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

The laboratory was established in 1909 for the conservation and study of the rich flora and fauna of northwest Iowa, especially those of the Iowa Great Lakes region with its numerous lakes, wetlands, and prairies. Its campus is located on approximately 140 acres of restored prairie, wetland, and gallery forest along the west shore of West Okoboji Lake. The mission of the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Regents Resource Center (ILLRRC) is to provide facilities and programming as a field station and community resource to support scientific education, research, and outreach programs of the Regents universities and other institutions.

Lakeside offers students a unique educational experience: small, full-immersion, field-oriented courses. Most courses meet all day (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Course enrollments are usually limited to 11 students. Weather permitting, students normally spend at least part of each day doing fieldwork. Students from any college or university can take classes at Lakeside. If you are a student at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, or Drake University, your credits and grades are recorded at your home school. If you attend another college or university, your credits and grades are recorded at the University of Iowa.

Before registering, please check with your academic adviser to determine if specific courses can be used to satisfy major, minor, college or university requirements at your institution.

Lakeside students may reside on or off campus. Please click here for housing options. Undergraduate and graduate students are strongly encouraged to do independent projects at Lakeside, and graduate students are welcome to use it as a base for their thesis and dissertation research. Laboratory space and other facilities are available for long-term or short-term research projects. Endowed scholarships and other funding for coursework and research is available through Friends of Iowa Lakeside Lab.

Teaching and research facilities include eight laboratory buildings, a library, and a lecture hall. Living accommodations include cottages, and motel-style units. All students and faculty are encouraged to stay at Lakeside while they are taking courses to take full advantage of its educational, professional, and social life. Faculty and researchers are also encouraged to take advantage of Lakeside Laboratory facilities and access to natural areas for research and sabbaticals.

Further information can be found at the website iowalakesidelab.org.

Iowa Space Grant Consortium

The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is an organization sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and comprised of UNI, the other Iowa Regents' universities, Drake University, and affiliate institutions and businesses. The consortium is part of a national network of universities interested in space-related fields; encouraging cooperation among industry, governments, and universities in technical career programs; organizing educational programs and STEM research; and recruiting and training professionals - especially women and minorities - for careers in aerospace technology and related fields, thereby promoting a strong math and science education base from kindergarten through college. Through a program of internships, scholarships and fellowships, the consortium provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to pursue interdisciplinary research in STEM fields related to NASA's mission directorates. For further information visit http://www.iaspacegrant.org/. 

National Student Exchange Program

The University of Northern Iowa is affiliated with the National Student Exchange (NSE), a consortium of state colleges and universities throughout the country that arranges for students to study on various campuses as visiting students. The purpose of the exchange is to enable students to get better acquainted with different social and educational patterns in other areas of the United States, the U.S. territories and Canada while paying UNI tuition. NSE encourages students to experience new life and learning styles, learn more about themselves and others, and broaden their educational backgrounds through specialized courses or unique programs which may not be available at UNI. Students may exchange to one of 160+ colleges and universities such as Texas State University, University of Idaho, Montana State University and University of New Orleans.

Students make exchange preparations through the Individual Studies Office. Sophomores with at least a 2.50 grade point average may take part in the program for either a semester or an entire year. Financial aid and scholarship recipients should not be adversely affected by participation in the NSE program.

More information about the National Student Exchange is available at:

Individual Studies Office
106 Human Performance Complex
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0285
319-273-2504

https://online.uni.edu/nse

Students initiate applications there under the advisement of the NSE Coordinator. Applications must be submitted in the spring semester prior to the academic year in which an exchange is planned.

Regents Exchange Program

Undergraduate, degree-seeking University of Northern Iowa students in good standing can take courses at the other Regents’ universities (Iowa State University or University of Iowa) for up to two semesters with credits counted as UNI resident credit. Approval for participation and credit must be obtained in advance with department head approval required. 

Detailed information and the application are available through the Office of the Registrar (registrar@uni.edu).