Nondegree Undergraduate
Students who wish to attend Iowa State University to take undergraduate courses but who do not plan to seek an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University should apply as nondegree undergraduate students. Credit taken under the nondegree undergraduate classification is applicable for undergraduate degree purposes for those who are later admitted as degree-seeking undergraduate students. Credit obtained under the nondegree undergraduate classification may not, however, be applied toward a graduate
degree.
Students enrolled in the Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP) are classified as nondegree students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and usually are not permitted to enroll in academic courses until they have satisfied requirements for admission as degree-seeking students. Permission to enroll in one academic course in addition to full-time intensive English study may be granted under special circumstances.
Admission of Reentering Students
Reentering students are those who have previously attended Iowa State University and are returning after an absence of at least one full year. The reentry process for students who left Iowa State in good academic standing is described in the Iowa State University Bulletin, Courses and Programs. (International students need to reapply after an absence of one full semester, exclusive of summer session.) See Index, “Reentry” for more information.
Reentering graduate students do not need to complete a reentry form but should notify their department and the Office of the Registrar of their intent to reenter Iowa State University.
Students who are returning to Iowa State University to pursue an undergraduate degree after an extended absence may request permission to remove one or more of their complete academic terms from future degree and grade point average
considerations.
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