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Degree Evaluation

Degree Evaluation Clean-up Check ISIS
A: If you have courses in your course pool that have not yet been approved or you have seminars that have not been completed, you should discuss these issues with your advisor and then submit the appropriate forms, with signatures, to the Student Development Center, 3124 SC. Note: Engineering students enrolled in the College after 2003 must have and EFA Plan of Study Form on file.
Commonly Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions regarding degree evaluations are listed below. For information regarding degree requirements for a specific engineering major, review the Engineering Curriculum Guides.

Q: "I want to declare my minor, how do I do that?"

A: You can now declare your minor on ISIS. Business and Math minor need to declare their minors manually with Graduate Analysis at the Registrars office in Jessup Hall.

Q: "A course that I took for a social science, humanities, or technical elective is in the course pool. What do I need to do?"

A: If you took the course for social sciences or humanities, make sure that you have checked the requirements and approved course list in the General Education Guide. Any upper level course work you took for social science or humanities requirements must be in the same department as your lower-level course work or CLEP/AP credit. If the course fits those requirements, but is not listed please fill out a Petition for Course Substitution Form and attach the course description.

Q: "Where do I find descriptions of the classes I want to take?"

A: Most UI course descriptions are found in the University of Iowa Catalog or on ISIS. Descriptions of transfer courses can frequently found by finding the catalog link on their web site. Questions regarding degree requirements and Elective Focus Areas (EFA) for a specific engineering program can be found in the Engineering Curriculum Guides for each major.

Q: "What is my Major GPA? What are the differences between my major GPA and my UI GPA?"

A: The College of Engineering does not calculate your exact Major GPA. The closest GPA to this is your GPA of courses applied towards your degree, which is found on page 1 of your degree evaluation. This is calculated from the grades in all courses you have taken for the BSE degree, i.e. calculus, social science/humanities, rhetoric, chemistry, and engineering courses. It does not include the courses in your course pool, i.e. Ballroom Dancing, Scuba Diving, Trigonometry, etc.

  • UI GPA includes only courses you have taken at the University of Iowa.
  • Transfer GPA includes only courses you have taken outside of the University of Iowa.
  • Cumulative GPA includes all college course work you have taken (UI and transfer)

GPA Calculator

Q: "I'm studying abroad and would like to make sure my classes will transfer. What should I do?"

A: First, you should figure out the details of your study abroad school - where, when, what is offered. Phil Jordan in Engineering Career Services is an excellent resource for you to find out about engineering schools abroad. You can make an appointment with him by calling 335-5763. The Office for Study Abroad, located in 120 International Center, will also be an integral part of your study abroad experience. You will need to visit the Study Abroad Office to get paperwork, advice, and course descriptions. The College of Engineering has outlined steps to help you plan your educational experience abroad.

Q: "My question is not listed here. What should I do?"

A: Contact the Student Development Center. Please include your student ID # with your email question.

 

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