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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.  

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

Background image:  The University of Iowa celebrates its diversity by flying the flags of each country represented by a student on campus.

Smaller image:  All-American Caitlin Clark was one of two grand marshals of Iowa's 2023 Homecoming parade.

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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.  

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

Background image:  The University of Iowa celebrates its diversity by flying the flags of each country represented by a student on campus.

Smaller image:  All-American Caitlin Clark was one of two grand marshals of Iowa's 2023 Homecoming parade.

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2024 fall semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2024 fall semester.
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President's List - Feb 5

2024 spring semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2024 spring semester.
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President's List - 2024 Jun 13

2023 fall semester president's list honorees announced

More than 950 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2023 fall semester. President's list status was earned by one first year undergraduates during the 2023 fall semester; 182 second year students; 308 third year students; and 484 fourth year students.
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President's List - 2024 Jan 22

2022 spring semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2023 spring semester.
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President's List - 2023 Jun 16

2022 fall semester president's list honorees announced

More than 870 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2022 fall semester. President's list status was earned by only two first year undergraduates during the 2022 fall semester; only 133 second year students; only 270 third year students; and only 405 fourth year students.
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President's List - 2023 Jan 19

2022 spring semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2022 spring semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jun 15

2021 spring semester president's list honorees announced

More than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2021 spring semester.
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President's List - 2021 Jun 9

Additional 2020 fall semester University of Iowa president's list students honored

Almost 900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list after the conclusion of the 2020 fall semester. In order to be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade-point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the 2020 spring semester, and a minimum of nine graded hours with a 4.0 grade-point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the 2020 fall semester. Courses offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U), pass/fail (P/F), or pass/non-pass (P/N) basis do not count toward graded credit for inclusion on the president's list.
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President's List - 2021 Feb 11

2021 fall semester president's list honorees announced

More than 800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2021 fall semester.
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President's List - 2022 Jan 20

2020 fall semester University of Iowa president's list honorees announcement

Almost 900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa earned president's list status for their academic work at the conclusion of the 2020 fall semester.
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President's List - 2021 Feb 3

UI announces 2020 spring semester president's list honorees

More than 800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2020 spring semester.
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President's List - 2020 Jun 11

Fall 2019 President's List

More than 500 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2019 fall semester.
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President's List - 2020 Jan 23

University of Iowa's Spring 2019 President's List honorees announced

The University of Iowa has announced the names of more than 600 students who were named to the President's List for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semesters The UI established the President's List in the fall of 1983 to recognize academic excellence. In order to be included on the list, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (4.0 is a "A" grade) in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period.
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President's List - 2019 Jun 12

Fall 2018 President's List

Students named to the President's List for the fall 2018 semester
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President's List - 2019 Feb 6

Spring 2018 President's List

Students named to the President's List for the spring 2018 semester
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President's List - 2018 Jun 27
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