Category: Important Reminders & Deadlines

Planning courses for spring? Try our new fillable major sheets.

Jennifer Blair

As a business or pre-business student, you’re probably familiar with our planning sheets, or major sheets, which are our detailed guides to completing all requirements for each of our six majors.

We have now launched fillable pdf versions of those majors sheets, plus a new one for Direct & Standard Admit students, which is not major-specific.  These allow you to keep track of which courses you have left, to add up your hours remaining, and to create a typed course plan.

Both standard and fillable major sheets are accessible here.

Pro tip: The fillable major sheets work best when you (1) download the pdf, (2) save it to you computer, and (3) open the pdf in Adobe.  We created a quick video to show you those steps.  We recommend you watch that quickly and then download the sheet of your choice.

Happy planning!

 

 

 

Apply to the Underrepresented Students in Sustainability (USS) Mentoring Program!

Danielle Dion

USS aims to connect underrepresented undergraduates exploring careers in environmental sustainability with University of Iowa faculty who are passionate about the field. All undergraduates at the University of Iowa are welcome to apply, and preference is given to students who: (1) identify with a group that is underrepresented in environmental sustainability; (2) come from economically, geographically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds; or (3) have demonstrated interest in environmental justice and working with underserved populations.

Please sign up before the end of the day on October 5th: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6x3DvcpdNsDnSsZ

If you would like to sign up after October 5th, plea

se sign up at the form and then e-mail: hallie-lartius@uiowa.edu.

Accounting Major Writing Assessment Window is October 5 – 12th on ICON – Check out more details here.

Danielle Dion

Accounting Major Writing Assessment

The writing assessment window is October 5-12 on ICON. Students who plan to enroll in accounting major courses (junior-level courses) in the spring 2021 semester should take the assessment within this window. If you earn a B- grade or higher (or a P grade in spring 2020) in BUS:3000 Business Communication and Protocol or have previously passed the Accounting Department writing assessment, then you have met this particular requirement for access to accounting major courses. Students must have either completed or be currently enrolled in ACCT:2200 Managerial Accounting (or course equivalent) to be eligible to take the writing assessment. Register for the assessment and read helpful information at the accounting writing assessment website. Contact Carl Follmer (carl-follmer@uiowa.edu) if you have any questions about registering or preparing for the assessment.

 

Thinking spring? Mark your calendars for Schedule Builder opening and early registration dates for winter and spring

Jennifer Blair

Are you someone who loves to plan ahead?  The Registrar’s Office released important dates for winter and spring planning.  Mark your calendars now!

Your winter/spring registration date & time will be available in MyUI October 19
Schedule Builder opens for winter and spring planning October 30
Winter and spring courses published on MyUI October 30
Early registration for winter and spring November 30 – December 11

If you are advised in Tippie and must be authorized to register, your advisor will be reaching out to you in late October to ask you to schedule your planning meeting.

If you have questions before that, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your advisor!

Contacting the Undergraduate Program Office this Fall

Jennifer Blair

Many ways to connect virtually this fall!

The front desk at the Undergraduate Program Office (C140 PBB) is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday but will be closed over the lunch hour (noon – 1:00pm).

However, we strongly encourage you to connect with our office virtually:

Phone: 319-335-1037
Email: business-undergrad@uiowa.edu
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

If you do visit the office this semester, please follow the University’s Campus Health and Distancing Practices.

We look forward to connecting with you this semester!

How to Add or Drop Classes This Week

Jennifer Blair

The following add/drop rules apply from Monday, August 31 – Friday, September 4.  This information is provided as an overview.  The Registrar’s Office publishes all policies related to adds and drops.  The add process is different for fall 2020 to reduce the need to obtain signatures or visit the UI Service Center.   Please see the Registrar’s website for the full policies.

The processes below relate to semester-length courses:

Tippie students enrolled in first 2 semesters at UI and all Pre-Business students

Add – with change of registration form or by gathering all permissions by email and emailing them to registrar@uiowa.edu.  Signatures or email permissions must be obtained from instructor and advisor.  If using the form, scan and send to registrar@uiowa.edu or take it to the UI Service Center at 2700 UCC (email is strongly preferred). Deadline is Friday, September 4 at 4:30pm.  After this date, add can only occur with approval of Dean’s representative of the college offering the course.

Drop – process is initiated in MyUI.  Authorization of advisor must be obtained.  Athletes and international students may require additional authorizations.  Drop can be completed in MyUI after authorization(s) obtained.  Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Friday, September 4.  Authorizations must be requested by 4:00pm on Friday, September  4.

Tippie students enrolled in 3rd or later semester at UI

Add – with change of registration form or by obtaining permission by email and emailing it to registrar@uiowa.edu.  Signature or email permission must be obtained from instructor only.  If using the form, scan and send to registrar@uiowa.edu or take it to the UI Service Center at 2700 UCC (email is strongly preferred). Deadline is Friday, September 4 at 4:30pm.  After this date, add can only occur with approval of Dean’s representative of the college offering the course.

Drop – process is initiated in MyUI.  Authorization of advisor is not required. Athletes and international students may require authorizations.  Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Friday, September 4.  Authorizations (if needed) must be requested by 4:00pm on Friday, September 4.

Courses shorter than a full semester may have different add/drop deadlines.  See the Registrar’s Course Deadline Lookup for specific deadlines for each course.

Please reach out to your advisor with questions you have about adding and dropping!

Advised in Tippie? Your advisor is offering a weekly drop-in hour

Jennifer Blair

We have enjoyed connecting with many of you already and look forward to working with all of our advisees this semester!

In addition to scheduling a 30-minute appointment in MyUI, you have a new option this fall to visit your advisor for a quick chat at their weekly drop-in advising hour.

This Zoom drop-in hour is only open to assigned advisees.

You can find your advisor’s day, time and Zoom link on the UPO Contact Us page.

Drop-ins are for questions that likely take 5-10 minutes.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Celebrate the Tippie College of Business Class of 2020 by participating in the #TippieToast to Graduation social media event!

Danielle Dion

Celebrate the Tippie College of Business Class of 2020 by participating in the #TippieToast to Graduation social media event!

Graduation is one of life’s greatest achievements. The pinnacle of all that has been achieved during your time at the Tippie College of Business. As you probably know, the Class of 2020 will not have the chance to experience the thrill of walking across the stage and receiving their diploma this spring due to the COVID-19 crisis.

While a physical graduation is not possible, we are calling on the Tippie alumni community to still celebrate our graduating seniors and honor their achievement with a #TippieToast on social media.

The #TippieToast is a weeklong celebration where you are invited to share a picture or short video with words of inspiration or congratulations to the Class of 2020. It is easy to participate, and you can do so on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Please know, the campaign will be primarily highlighted on Instagram. Below we have outlined how you can participate!

Participating on Instagram:

  • Follow @tippiecollege on Instagram
  • Follow the hashtag #TippieToast on Instagram. You can search the #TippieToast and click a button that will help you follow our hashtag.
  • Upload a personal post or story celebrating the Tippie graduating Class of 2020 to your personal Instagram account. Make sure your account is public and that you include #TippieToast
  • The @tippiecollege will repost selected submissions on the @tippiecollege Instagram account as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Be sure to check out the Tippie Instagram account every day to hear remarks from some of the Tippie 2020 graduates themselves.

Participating on Facebook:

  • Follow the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa page on Facebook
  • Upload a personal post or story celebrating the Tippie graduating Class of 2020 to your personal Facebook account.
  • Make sure your account is public and that you tag “Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa”
  • The Tippie College Facebook page will repost selected submissions on the college’s Facebook account.

Participating on Twitter:

  • Follow @TippieIowa on Twitter
  • Follow the hashtag #TippieToast on Twitter.
  • Upload a personal post or story celebrating the Tippie graduating Class of 2020 to your personal Twitter account.
  • Make sure your account is public and that you include #TippieToast\
  • The @TippieIowa will re-tweet selected submissions on the @TippieIowa Twitter account.
  • Let’s show the Class of 2020 the strength of the Tippie alumni community and the resiliency of being a Tippie graduate!

Grading selection change form

Jennifer Blair

It is possible change your grading selection (from grade to P/N or P/N to grade) by using new forms on the Tippie and CLAS websites.  Please wait until you can view your final grades to complete the form.  This reduces the likelihood of having to complete the form more than once.  Final grades should be posted by May 21 or 22.

Young Alumni Board (YAB) Summer Mentoring Program- apply by tomorrow, May 13

Melissa Baker

The Summer Mentor Program targets Tippie students and graduating seniors (December 2019 and later) who have an internship or volunteer opportunity during the summer. The program matches students with an alum in their target industry, and, where applicable, in the same city. The mentor serves as a professional resource for the student and helps the student build their professional network in that industry and city. The program is based primarily on virtual meetings. The application is due May 13 and can be found here.

Below is a bit more information about the program:

Who are the mentors? Tippie alums working in the mentee’s target industry and, where applicable, in the same city of their internship / volunteer opportunity.

How does it help? Provides access to the Hawkeye community outside Iowa City as well as insight into careers and professional opportunities.

How does it work? The mentor will contact the mentee at the beginning of summer and will meet with them several times virtually throughout the summer.

How big of a time commitment is it? We provide guidelines and resources in the program kick-off call, touch base in the mid-summer survey, and will wrap up the program at the beginning of August. You will meet with your mentor ~3 times. This is a low to moderate time commitment.

How do I sign up? The application period is open until May 13. You will receive your match by May 22.

Summer plans may have changed due to COVID-19. Have you thought about taking a summer class? Take a look at courses that still have seats open.

Danielle Dion

Summer is a great time for internships and vacation, but COVID-19 has changed a lot of summer plans. Tippie is offering quite a few summer offerings that would help you stay busy and continue to make progress toward graduation. There are open seats in these classes and more could be coming:

Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Business Law, Business Computing Essentials, Information Systems, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Individuals, Teams, and Organizations. 

If you want a particular course that you can’t find, let your advisor know!

Drop deadline is Friday, May 8

Jennifer Blair

The drop deadline for semester-long classes is this Friday, May 8. 

The drop deadline normally occurs in the 10th week of the semester, but this extended date was provided to better serve students in the unique circumstances of this semester.

For this semester only, the drop deadline is also the deadline to withdraw from your entire Iowa schedule.  More information about that is here.  If you are considering a complete withdrawal, please reach out to your academic advisor as soon as possible. 

What is the drop deadline?

  • The drop deadline is the date by which you can drop a course without seeking Dean’s permission.  You need to fully complete the drop of a course in MyUI by 11:59pm on Friday, May 8.
  • After this day, a drop may only be processed with a Dean’s authorization, which requires a petition showing extraordinary circumstances.  Academic performance is not considered an extraordinary cause for dropping a course after the drop deadline.
  • Courses that last for less than a full semester likely have different drop deadlines.  Please see the Registrar’s Course Calendar for specific course dates.

Be sure to get permissions early if you need them!
When you initiate the drop process for your course in MyUI, you will also be told if you need permission(s) to drop the course (such as advisor or ISSS).  These permissions, if required, must be requested by 4:00pm on Friday, May 8.

Questions?  Please reach out to your academic advisor this week with questions about dropping.

 

 

 

Pass/Nonpass: Important Information and Updates

Jennifer Blair

Important reminders and updates about the Pass/Nonpass grading option this semester:

  1. The deadline to make your P/NP decisions is THIS Friday, May 8th at 11:59pm.  You make your selections on MyUI.
  2. There WILL be a process for you to change your decision after you see your final grade.  The UPO is developing a form that will be on the Tippie website for students to go back after their final grade is posted to either switch to the grade OR switch to the P/NP.
    • Please do not wait to see your final grade to make your decision.  Make your decision by the May 8 deadline with the information you have at that point, and only complete the form if you find this was not the correct decision for you.
    • The form to request a change should be submitted by Tuesday, May 26.

Other P/NP reminders:

  • Tippie’s FAQ page is your best resource for many questions about P/NP grading for Tippie students.
  • The University created a helpful guide to making your selection.
  • C- or higher is a Pass on the P/NP scale.
  • You have a GPA calculator on MyUI.

If you have questions on P/N, please review the links in this post. If your questions are not answered here, please reach out to your academic advisor.