The University of Iowa has updated its residency policy to be consistent with other Iowa Board of Regents institutions, and those changes will go into effect for students who make an initial application for admission to the University of Iowa on May 1, 2017 and beyond.
Residency for Students May 1, 2017 and Beyond
Under Iowa law, a student who comes to Iowa and enrolls as a full-time student in a program of study is presumed to be in Iowa for educational purposes, and therefore a nonresident student for admission and tuition purposes. An out-of-state student who starts his/her first year at the University of Iowa on a full-time basis (12 s.h. or more) and who later reduces his or her class schedule to a part-time basis while continuing to live in University residence halls would, for example, be presumed to be a non-resident student.
In order to be consistent with the Iowa residency requirements, the University of Iowa, effective May 1, 2017, will be using the updated Iowa Tuition Classification guidelines and process.
The full updated residency policy can be found at the Office of the Registrar Residency Policy.
Residency for Students Admitted Prior to May 1, 2017
It is not our intent to negatively impact students and families that have made educational and financial decisions based on the previous interpretation of this policy. Students who have been admitted for fall or summer 2017 can refer to the previous interpretation of the policy, effective through May 1, 2017.
Information about the policy for students admitted to the University of Iowa prior to May 1, 2017 can be found on the residency flyer (PDF).
Specific questions on residency at the University of Iowa can be directed to the Office of the Registrar.