Admissions
Iowa State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are evaluated when received and not after a deadline date. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will learn if you are admitted.
Admission of applicants for fall semester begins on July 1 of the preceding year. Admission for other terms begins approximately 12 months prior to the beginning of the term.
When to apply
Applicants for the fall semester are encouraged to apply during the fall of the year preceding their entry to Iowa State. Applications for other terms should be submitted well in advance of the desired entry date.
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Stay on top of your Cyclone journey with this student to-do list designed to help you navigate the admission process smoothly.
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First-year students
Learn more about First-year studentsStudents in their first year of study at the collegiate level.
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International students
Learn more about International studentsStudents who are not United States citizens or Green Card holders.
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Graduate students
Learn more about Graduate studentsStudents pursuing a master's or doctoral degree.
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Nondegree students
Learn more about Nondegree studentsStudents who wish to take classes without working toward a degree at Iowa State.
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Military and veteran students
Learn more about Military and veteran studentsStudents who have served in the military.
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Reentry students
Learn more about Reentry studentsStudents who have not been enrolled for the previous two academic terms (excluding summer) and/or the previous record has been discontinued.
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Undergraduate post baccalaureate students
Learn more about Undergraduate post baccalaureate studentsStudents who have already earned a bachelor's degree and are applying to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Iowa State Online students
Learn more about Iowa State Online studentsStudents who are interested in earning an online degree.