Winter Session - Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the dates of Winter Session 2009-10?
- How can I view a listing of Winter Session 2009-10 course offerings?
- What is ISIS?
- When does registration for Winter Session 2009-10 begin?
- How do I register for Winter Session courses?
- What if I am not currently a student at The University of Iowa?
- How much do Winter Session 2009-10 courses cost?
- When do I pay my Winter Session tuition and fees?
- Is financial aid available during Winter Session?
- How many credits can I take in Winter Session?
- Can I transfer credits earned during Winter Session to another institution?
- When are final exams?
- When will my grades be available?
- Is parking available on campus?
- Does the University of Iowa have a policy regarding inclement weather?
What are the dates of Winter Session 2009-10?
Winter Session is a term of three weeks offered during the interim between the fall and spring semesters.
The dates for Winter Session 2009-10 will be Monday, December 28, 2009 through Friday, January 15, 2010.
How can I view a listing of Winter Session 2009-10 course offerings?
Although we no longer offer a printed schedule of courses, in mid-August you may access the Winter Session 2009-10 course offerings online via ISIS.
What is ISIS?
ISIS stands for Iowa Student Information Services which is a web-based student records, registration, and portal system. You can search or browse the course listings without logging in. Registered students can log into ISIS to set up their UI email account, check their eligibility to register for future sessions, change their residing address, view their University bill or their grades, order an official transcript, and more. You may access the site at http://isis.uiowa.edu.
When does registration for Winter Session 2009-10 begin?
Currently enrolled students are expected to register at or after their assigned registration time during the scheduled Early Registration period, November 17-21 and December 1-9, 2009. However, students are able to register and make schedule adjustments until the day before classes begin.
How do I register for Winter Session courses?
All students admitted to the University can register for classes on ISIS at ITCs (Instructional Technology Centers) or on any personal computer, or at the Registrar's Service Center, 17 Calvin Hall.
What if I am not currently a student at The University of Iowa?
You will need to submit the appropriate application and supporting documents. If you plan to take only a limited number of courses on campus or if you are a high school student who wishes to take courses while still enrolled in high school you will need to submit an application for Non-Degree Students. You can access this application online at: http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/applications/nondegree.html
Degree seeking students should submit the regular application for admission. Those applications are available at: http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/apply.html
For specific questions about admission requirements, application deadlines, etc. please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-553-4692. You can access the Office of Admissions Website at: http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/index.html or e-mail them at admissions@uiowa.edu.
How much do Winter Session 2009-10 courses cost?
NOTE: Winter Session tuition is the same for residents and nonresidents. Additional course fees may be assessed.
Winter Session 2009-10 Undergraduate (Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Business, and undergraduate Medicine students) tuition will be assessed at the following rate:
Register for 0-1 semester hour: Tuition = $242
Register for 2 semester hours: Tuition = $484
Register for 3 semester hours: Tuition = $726
Winter Session 2009-10 Graduate, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, and School of Management students' tuition will be assessed at the following rate:
Register for 0-1 semester hour: Tuition = $381
Register for 2 semester hours: Tuition = $762
Register for 3 semester hours: Tuition = $1,143
Winter Session 2009-10 students in the MBA for Professionals and Managers will be assessed at the following tuition rate:
Register for 0-1 semester hour: Tuition = $600
Register for 2 semester hours: Tuition = $1,200
Register for 3 semester hours: Tuition = $1,800
When do I pay my Winter Session tuition and fees?
Winter Session tuition and fees will be billed on December 1st and will be due on approximately the 22nd of the month.
Is financial aid available during Winter Session?
Yes, financial aid is available in the winter; however, there is a separate winter application that must be completed. The application is available in the Office of Student Financial Aid or on their website www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/apply/ when winter registration begins. You must be registered for your courses before you submit the application.
Winter is the middle semester in the fall/winter/spring/summer year. Therefore, some Federal Direct Loans may not be available if a student has already reached their annual maximum. In addition, a student’s cost of attendance will normally only include tuition and fees and books because the student’s living expenses are already included in the fall/spring academic year. The only aid types available in the winter are Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans. Aid is based on that year’s (fall/winter/spring/summer) FAFSA.
How many credits can I take in Winter Session?
3 semester hours is the maximum registration for Winter Session without special permission which you would request from your college.
Can I transfer credits earned during Winter Session to another institution?
Please check with the school that you are currently attending since the transfer of credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
When are final exams?
As determined by the instructor - typically on the last day of class.
When will my grades be available?
Winter Session 2009-10 grades will be posted January 22, 2010.
Is parking available on campus?
On-campus parking is very limited, however, Cambus, the University's mass transit system, offers on-campus bus service that is available to the general public at no fare. Schedules are available from the Cambus office or on any Cambus. For assistance and the most up-to-date information, call Cambus at 319/335-8633 or visit their web site at http://www.uiowa.edu/~cambus/.
Does the University of Iowa have a policy regarding inclement weather?
The University's Extreme Weather Policy is detailed in the Operations Manual. The general policy is as follows:
"Whenever possible, the University continues to function during inclement weather. Regularly scheduled classes meet to the extent that students and faculty are able to travel to campus and attend classes. Units of the University providing essential services must remain open and in operation. These include University Hospitals and Clinics, Dental Clinics, Public Safety, University Housing, and Facilities Management. Staff in these units will be expected to make every reasonable effort to report to work. Administrative functions on the campus continue to the extent that faculty, staff, and administrators can travel to and conduct business on campus. Individuals should use good judgment and avoid serious risks in traveling to campus or in attending classes."
For more information, please see this link: http://www.uiowa.edu/~our/opmanual/ii/22.htm
The University of Iowa has a Winter Weather Information page that features notices about winter weather-related class and event cancellations, links to road conditions, safety tips, and other helpful information which can be accessed at http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/severe-weather. This page will be updated whenever severe winter weather strikes or is imminent or campus operations are altered because of the weather.
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