To be eligible for UIU’s Master of Arts in Psychology program, students must meet the following requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDEOPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). (If from a foreign institution, an English translation and evaluation must accompany the record.)
• GPA requirement:
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better in undergraduate degree, or
  •  3.00 GPA or better in a minimum of 6 semester hours of graduate credit
• Verification of English language proficiency requirements.
• International students must provide proof of financial responsibility. Contact advisor for more information.
• If minimum GPA is not met, additional documentation will be requested by the graduate program chair for further consideration.
  • Two letters of recommendation, resume or curriculum vitae, and essay.

To be eligible for our MBA degree program, students must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDE-OPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, you’ll need an English translation or evaluation of your transcript.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester credits of undergraduate work. Minimum GPA may vary by program.
  • Many factors go into an admissions decision. Earning the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to Upper Iowa, and students with a lower GPA may still be considered.
• Provide official transcripts from the college/university where the baccalaureate degree was conferred. If you have earned graduate-level credit at another institution, provide those transcripts for transfer opportunities. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the granting institution—they cannot pass through your hands.
• Submit documentation of English proficiency, if an international student.
• Graduate students may also submit GRE or GMAT scores.

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To be eligible for our M.Ed. degree program, students must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from a institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDE-OPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, you’ll need an English translation or evaluation of your transcript.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester credits of undergraduate work. Minimum GPA may vary by program.
  • Many factors go into an admissions decision. Earning the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to Upper Iowa, and students with a lower GPA may still be considered.
• Provide official transcripts from the college/university where the baccalaureate degree was conferred. If you have earned graduate-level credit at another institution, provide those transcripts for transfer opportunities. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the granting institution—they cannot pass through your hands.
• Submit documentation of English proficiency, if an international student.

Graduate students may also submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Send all required documents to:
Upper Iowa University
PO Box 1857
Fayette, IA 52142

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To be eligible for our MHA degree program, students must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDE-OPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, you’ll need an English translation or evaluation of your transcript.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester credits of undergraduate work. Minimum GPA may vary by program.
  • Many factors go into an admissions decision. Earning the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to Upper Iowa, and students with a lower GPA may still be considered.
• Provide official transcripts from the college/university where the baccalaureate degree was conferred. If you have earned graduate-level credit at another institution, provide those transcripts for transfer opportunities. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the granting institution—they cannot pass through your hands.
• Submit documentation of English proficiency, if an international student.

Graduate students may also submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Send all required documents to:
Upper Iowa University
PO Box 1857
Fayette, IA 52142

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To be eligible for our MPA degree program, students must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from a institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDE-OPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, you’ll need an English translation or evaluation of your transcript.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester credits of undergraduate work. Minimum GPA may vary by program.
  • Many factors go into an admissions decision. Earning the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to Upper Iowa, and students with a lower GPA may still be considered.
• Provide official transcripts from the college/university where the baccalaureate degree was conferred. If you have earned graduate-level credit at another institution, provide those transcripts for transfer opportunities. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the granting institution—they cannot pass through your hands.
• Submit documentation of English proficiency, if an international student.

Graduate students may also submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Send all required documents to:
Upper Iowa University
PO Box 1857
Fayette, IA 52142

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To be eligible for our MSC degree program, students must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from a institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Post-secondary Education (USDE-OPE) or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, you’ll need an English translation or evaluation of your transcript.
• Have at least a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 on the most recent 60 semester credits of undergraduate work. Minimum GPA may vary by program.
  • Many factors go into an admissions decision. Earning the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to Upper Iowa, and students with a lower GPA may still be considered.
• Provide official transcripts from the college/university where the baccalaureate degree was conferred. If you have earned graduate-level credit at another institution, provide those transcripts for transfer opportunities. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the granting institution—they cannot pass through your hands.
• Submit documentation of English proficiency, if an international student.

Graduate students may also submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Applicants to the Master of Science in Counseling must also provide:

• A personal statement written by you: Your personal statement must be 1-2 pages, 12-pt. font and double-spaced. Important Note: Candidates must write the Personal Statement without the use of AI, as the program evaluates each applicant’s writing proficiency. Applicants suspected of using AI will be disqualified and required to reapply. It should cover the following topics :
  • A summary of your educational and work experiences and how they have contributed to your readiness for counselor education.
  • Your reason you are pursuing a master’s degree in counseling.
  • What prompted you to do so at this point in your life.
  • What experiences have shaped your beliefs about diversity, multiculturalism, social justice, and people’s capacity for change.
  • Your professional goals and how a UIU master’s degree in counseling can help you accomplish your professional goals
• Background Check – This will be sent after the file has been reviewed and must be completed before acceptance into the program. The associated fee for the online criminal background check is approximately $45.00.

Final Steps

Once an application and the required materials (i.e., official transcripts, personal statement, criminal background check) are received and reviewed by the counseling program faculty, applicants will be notified via electronic communication (i.e., email) in relation to their admission status in approximately two to three weeks.

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