Admissions Stories & News

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University of Northern Iowa launches accelerated three-year degree pathways

The University of Northern Iowa is launching 30 new three-year degree pathways, giving motivated students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in just three years.
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Financial aid for UNI students reaches $102.5 million in 2024-25

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UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

All you have to do is use the code TRF26 when filling out the University of Northern Iowa online application.
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UNI’s partnership with community colleges delivers bachelor’s degrees statewide

UNI partners with every community college in the state of Iowa to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand workforce areas.
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UNI offers Free Application Week for engineering and construction management majors

Students interested in engineering or construction management at the University of Northern Iowa can apply for free Dec. 7-12, 2025. This means you can take the next step toward an in-demand career without the initial cost.
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UNI makes a grad degree more accessible than ever

From application to graduation, you will find the support you need to accomplish your continuing your education goals and completing your master's degree.
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University of Northern Iowa launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

The University of Northern Iowa has received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
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Wilson College of Business offering Free Application Week for business majors

Whether your interests lie in accounting, supply chain management or creating your own startup, the David W. Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa is the right place for an esteemed education that sets you up for real-world business success. 
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UNI offers Free Application Week Oct. 19-24

The University of Northern Iowa doesn’t want an application fee to stand between you and your future. That’s why UNI is offering Free Application Week Oct. 19-24, 2025 to high school and transfer students.
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UNI’s enrollment tops 9,200 students for a second straight year

For the third consecutive year, the University of Northern Iowa has enrolled an incoming freshman class of over 1,500 students, with the number of incoming freshmen, transfers and new grad students all being up this fall.