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Futures & Options Henry B. Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Program

Facts at a Glance The Henry B. Tippie College of Business is one of 11 colleges at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Business Week ranks the Tippie College 39th in the United States among all undergraduate business programs.

Scholarships and Financial Aid More than 200 scholarships available to business majors with an average award of more than $1,000 90% of students receive one or more forms of financial aid

Admission/Selectivity First-year admission for highly qualified applicants Admission guaranteed to juniors and seniors who meet academic qualifications (see page 18) Approximately 800 students admitted each year Average grade-point average for students in the Tippie College is 3.20

Enrollment More than 1,500 business majors and 1,900 pre-business majors 38% female 40% out of state

Academics 14:1 student-faculty ratio 90% of classes taught by faculty members

Graduation/Placement 93% of business majors are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation More than 70% of students complete their degree in four years or less

Your future success depends on decisions you make today.

At Tippie, we provide the opportunities you need to maximize the potential of your college education.

Futures & Options Experience counts.

Team projects increase your negotiation, communication,

and constructive criticism skills.

Membership in student organizations

enhances your leadership skills.

Study abroad programs expose you to

the nuances of different cultures.

Research with renowned faculty members challenges you

to apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

Internships bridge academic course work with the

professional world to give you a competitive advantage.

College is an investment that lasts a lifetime.

It’s your future. Pursue your options here.

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Majors www.biz.uiowa.edu

Exercise Your Options In addition to six undergraduate majors, the Tippie College offers three unique certificate options to complement your academic and professional aspirations.

The University of Iowa offers majors in accounting, economics, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing and certificates in entrepreneurship, international business, and risk management and insurance.

Majors www.biz.uiowa.edu

Best Tippie Experience Developing Leadership Skills “Teamwork is an important part of life in business.

Both inside and outside of class, we’re learning to work in groups. I know my leadership skills have improved as a result of all my experiences.”

Adam Haluska FINANCE AND MARKETING MAJOR CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Leadership Activities Student-Athlete, Iowa Men’s Basketball Team Intern, UI Foundation Academic All American Member, Athletes in Action

Best Tippie Experience

Finance Department Highlights

Serving on the Tippie College Dean Search Committee

Undergraduates get real-world portfolio management experience through the Krause Fund, an endowed equity portfolio.

Over the past two years, the Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance has placed 100% of its graduates in highly regarded U.S. investment banks and other financial services firms.

“Serving on the search committee for the new Tippie College dean was an extraordinary experience. Working one-on-one with faculty and staff not only provided me with a powerful learning experience outside of the classroom, but it enabled me to take my professional experience one step higher, which will be very useful upon graduation and when I enter the workforce.”

Paris Ivory MANAGEMENT MAJOR CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Leadership Activities Member, Delta Sigma Pi President, Multicultural Business Student Association Intern, Allied Insurance

Management and Organizations Department Highlights The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center was named the 2004 National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

The department is home to internationally recognized faculty in the area of human resources.

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Majors www.biz.uiowa.edu

Best Tippie Experience Research with Marketing Faculty Member Cathy Cole “Conducting research with Cathy Cole allowed me to choose a subject that I was interested in, genetically modified foods, and focus on its impact on consumers. Professor Cole worked with me to develop a case study for an international marketing class using the concepts derived from our research. It was empowering not only to broaden my knowledge on the topic, but to be able to help other students learn about it as well.”

Lindsey Reighard MARKETING MAJOR 2006 GRADUATE

Leadership Activities

Best Tippie Experience

Member, Leadership Council

Internship at MTV, Information Systems and Technology Department

Member, University Honors Program

“One of the most important things I’ve learned while in college—you hear it in every class—is that you have to network. Receiving my internship was like the domino effect—it went from my advisor recommending I go to a Multicultural Business Student Association meeting, to me going to the meeting and eventually becoming president of the organization. This allowed me to meet a former MTV president who passed along my résumé to MTV. Several events happened from my being associated with MBSA.”

Marketing Department Highlights

Carlin Dorris MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR 2005 GRADUATE

Leadership Activities President, Multicultural Business Student Association Member, Business Student Ambassadors

Management Sciences Department Highlights Networking Laboratory allows students to experiment with operating systems, file servers, and web servers, linking academics to the real world.

The Business & Technology Association, an awardwinning student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, won the 2006 best Student Chapter Website Contest.

Research Mentor, Early Admission Program

Unique courses like Web Business Strategy and Direct Marketing Strategies give students the opportunity to use the latest marketing techniques in a real-world marketing environment.

The American Marketing Association student organization markets the Hawkeye Card to Iowa students, which gives students discounts at more than 40 businesses in Iowa City.

Majors www.biz.uiowa.edu

Best Tippie Experience U.S. State Department Fellowship “The Undergraduate Program staff helped direct my search for internships toward public service. I have two majors in two different colleges, and they helped me register for classes that I needed when I needed them so I could graduate in four years. I hope to study foreign policy in grad school and do an oversees internship at a foreign embassy.”

Tom Niblock ECONOMICS AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR

Leadership Activities

Best Tippie Experience Learning from Accounting Faculty Member Amy An “Tippie accounting faculty members are tremendous. Because Professor Amy An has real-world accounting experience, she tailored the Introduction to Taxation course to reflect what students would need to know upon entering the profession. Accounting faculty members have connections with toptier accounting firms, and the networking opportunities that provides are incredibly valuable.”

Neal Coleman ACCOUNTING MAJOR

Leadership Activities Member, Leadership Council Member, Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance

Accounting Department Highlights 15th among public colleges and universities (2007 U.S. News & World Report) UI students ranked 1st in the nation on pass rates for Uniform CPA examination (three of four parts)

President, Business Student Ambassadors Tutor, Economics Department Research Assistant to Economics Faculty Member Beth Ingram Research Mentor, Early Admission Program Member, Leadership Council

Economics Department Highlights A strong honors program—Economics majors are frequent recipients of top UI academic awards.

Home of the Iowa Electronic Markets, which have gained international fame for forecasting the outcome of elections all over the world.

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Certificate Programs and Study Abroad www.biz.uiowa.edu

Diversify Your Portfolio Successful business leaders recognize that managing the challenges of a fast-paced business environment requires a comprehensive education in business and the liberal arts.

As a student at The University of Iowa, take advantage of the myriad opportunities to broaden your perspective.

Ipar Demir Add Breadth to Your Degree with a Certificate International Business The ability to learn about and understand different cultures and business practices is expected in today’s global business environment. To earn this certificate, you’ll complete courses in international business, international relations and institutions, area studies, and a foreign language. Certificate students have studied abroad in countries such as Australia, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Austria, Spain, and the United Kingdom (including England, Ireland, and Wales).

Risk Management and Insurance Students who pursue the RMI certificate will have access to a number of educational and financial opportunities, including paid internships at regional and national companies, scholarships, and opportunities to attend conferences.

To earn this certificate, you’ll complete four or five risk management and insurance courses and several electives.

The RMI courses cover general risk management and insurance principles, corporate and financial risk management, the fundamentals of insurance products and services, and the design, administration, and financing of employee benefit plans.

Entrepreneurship Interested in the creation of new business ventures? To earn the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, you’ll complete six courses in entrepreneurship, capital acquisition, entrepreneurial marketing, and managing a growth business and courses in areas such as technology, innovation, consulting, or legal issues. Certificate students have launched a number of exciting business ventures: Real estate development in Des

Moines’ East Village; Creation of a fitness center that provides day care, nutritional supplements, and health counseling; Start-up of an exclusive Iowa distributorship for an energy drink; An extreme sports video production company; A pageant, prom, and special occasion clothing collection available at department stores nationwide.

ECONOMICS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE

“I was born in Izmir, Turkey, and lived there until I was 11. I went back to Istanbul to study abroad for a year.

Studying abroad really teaches you how to be on your own and take care of yourself. This experience enlarged my view of the world enormously.”

Certificate Programs and Study Abroad www.biz.uiowa.edu

Today’s business environment is diverse and global.

Students who study abroad—whether through a summer or semesterlong program of study, develop the multicultural skills of successful business and community leaders.

Prepare for a Diverse and Global Marketplace

Learn from Classmates and Business Leaders

Take a course in business Spanish or conversational Chinese. Or study one of 14 languages offered at Iowa, including Russian, Italian, Hindi, Swahili, and American Sign Language.

Expand your network by

Make a dream to live in another country a reality.

Study abroad programs are offered on five continents.

work and leadership skills

Participate in a two-week study trip or eight-week summer internship in London, offered by the Tippie College.

Broaden your perspective on the world through educational excursions and national conferences with your peers.

getting to know business classmates from small towns, urban centers, and more than 20 different countries.

Develop effective teamwhile working on group projects for class.

Discover business trends when you attend seminars presented by top industry leaders.

Top-level executives, like Kathy Dore, president of Television & Radio, CanWest MediaWorks, speak at Tippie regularly. At Bravo, Ms. Dore oversaw the development of the award-winning series Inside the Actors Studio and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

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Student Life and Student Organizations www.biz.uiowa.edu

Tippie Student Organizations

Alpha Kappa Psi American Marketing Association Beta Alpha Psi Business and Technology Association Business Student Ambassadors Delta Sigma Pi Economics Forum

Take a Leadership Position There are 17 award-winning student organizations in the Tippie College, and each offers unique experiences to complement your classroom learning. More than 300 diverse organizations are open to you as a UI student.

Can’t find one you’re interested in? At Iowa, it’s easy to start one.

Student-initiated corporate visits to such companies as LaSalle Bank, Target Corporation, Northern Trust Co., Deloitte & Touche, State Farm, Accenture, and Principal Financial Group offer students an opportunity to meet business leaders where they work.

Financial Management Association I-Envision: Iowa Entrepreneurial Network International Business Student Association Leadership Council Multicultural Business Student Association Phi Beta Lambda Society for Human Resources Management Tippie Optimist Chapter Toastmasters Women in Business Students represent the Tippie College at many prestigious conferences, including a leadership conference in Atlanta, the West Point Ethics Conference, and the Global Business Summit in New York City.

Patrick Fernandez FINANCE MAJOR

“Getting involved in student organizations has exposed me to different career opportunities. I’m meeting people, getting more comfortable speaking in front of large groups and expressing my views in presentations, and I’m developing leadership skills to use on the job.”

Student Life and Student Organizations www.biz.uiowa.edu

Leadership Community The Leadership Community in Business and Entrepreneurship is a unique housing choice for first-year students. Located in Currier Residence Hall, the coed community is just one block from the Pappajohn Business Building.

In addition to getting to know the other students on your floor through social events, as a member of the leadership community you’ll: Take a Leadership Seminar to learn about the Tippie College and participate in a service learning project;

Tippie students help elementary students develop business plans at a summer entrepreneurial camp.

Explore career options and current issues by interacting with business leaders and entrepreneurs;

Leading by Example

Network with Tippie College faculty, staff, students, alumni, and future employers.

Tippie students commit hundreds of hours annually to community service projects. Whether you are active in your community already or are eager to get started, you will find opportunities to get involved through student groups, service learning classes, and other initiatives: Serve on the Judicial Board responsible for the College’s Undergraduate Honor Code Develop and build multicultural and diversity awareness by participating in Diversity Dialogue lunches Volunteer time to prepare federal and state income tax returns for low-income community residents Teach entrepreneurial skills to grade school students by helping them establish and run an ice cream business

Provide mentoring and ongoing assistance to adults with disabilities to become selfemployed in e-commerce Volunteer with the local Ronald McDonald House or organize an annual charity softball tournament to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Build a house with Habitat for Humanity or prepare and serve lunch to the homeless

Students study and relax in Currier Residence Hall, home of the Leadership Community in Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Programs for High-Achieving Students www.biz.uiowa.edu

Reaching the Top The Tippie College offers its top undergraduates several notable opportunities to be a part of a small community of scholars.

The Early Admission Program

High-achieving high school students may enter the Tippie College as first-year students. You’ll benefit from first-year scholarships, early registration, an exclusive first-year seminar, early networking and mentoring opportunities with faculty and staff, and research opportunities with faculty.

Terra Wallin ACCOUNTING AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

“The Early Admission Program allows each student to have the same academic advisor the entire time that they are in the Tippie College. As a result, I developed a close relationship with my advisor, which benefited me immensely when deciding on which classes, majors, and leadership opportunities to pursue.”

Early Admission Program students are advised by a staff member who specializes in working with highly motivated and talented first-year students.

Programs for High-Achieving Students www.biz.uiowa.edu

Will Kress FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MAJOR

“The Hawkinson Institute is a great opportunity; it provides you with a network of successful investment banking alumni who can help you with internships and fulltime positions after college. The program not only prepares you for investment banking interviews, but the staff is personally committed to seeing that each student gets the one-on-one coaching necessary to secure a great job. The program staff have strong connections with companies in almost every major city—Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, to name a few.”

Honors Program The Honors Program provides you with challenging and rewarding experiences

through specially designed courses, a research seminar, and individual projects with faculty. The research seminar will acquaint you with research methods, and you will work one-on-one with a faculty member to complete an original research paper. Participation in the Honors Program provides a solid foundation for graduate school and also strengthens critical thinking skills for life-long career success.

Recent Honors Research Topics Fueling the Iowa Economy: An Analysis of Ethanol Production and Corn Prices Money Talks, But Does It Walk? Assessing the Impact of 527 Organizations on the 2004 Presidential Election The Impact of New Major League Baseball Stadiums on the Community

Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance

The Hawkinson Institute is an elite program for highachieving students interested in careers in investment banking and finance. Admission is competitive and selective. You’ll be groomed for success, receive career coaching, and linked to an extensive network of company representatives.

For the past several years, the Hawkinson Institute has placed 100% of its graduates in such prestigious firms as: ABN-AMRO Accenture Boston Consulting Group Cardinal Health Credit Suisse Ernst & Young First Analysis General Mills Goldman Sachs BMO Capital Markets Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin J.P. Morgan KPMG Kraft LaSalle Bank Lehman Brothers Lincoln International Lockton Companies Merrill Lynch Monitor Group Northern Trust Piper Jaffray PricewaterhouseCoopers Principal Group RWBaird

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Focal Points www.biz.uiowa.edu

A Valuable Asset Everything students need is under one roof—the business library, a computer lab, study space, lounges for relaxing and meeting friends, faculty offices, classrooms, a diner, and even an ATM. You’ll find yourself spending the day in a building dedicated to Tippie undergraduates.

John Pappajohn Business Building Work on a team project in a smallgroup study room.

Access news and research services

using Bridge Telerate, Lexis Nexis, Bloomberg, and National Trade Data Bank, or read newspapers from around the world.

Get financial feeds from the NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ, FTSE, Hang Seng, and Nikkei stock exchanges.

Study in the Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, Instructional Computer Lab (ITC), or by laptop using the building’s wireless network.

Use the largest computer lab on campus to access your e-mail, check your grades, register for classes, or use one of more than 70 software programs, including those for statistical analysis, database management, multimedia, and imaging.

Meet friends for breakfast or lunch at Pat’s Diner to discuss a presentation or plan upcoming weekend activities.

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center brings successful entrepreneurs and business leaders to campus to discuss current issues facing start-up and growing companies, providing outstanding networking opportunities for aspiring undergraduate entrepreneurs.

This program is ranked among the top 10 entrepreneurial universities by the editors of the Princeton Review and Forbes.com

Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory The Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory is an applied learning environment for advanced entrepreneurship students who are creating a new business: 17 private, secured offices for undergraduate teams; Mentoring from John Pappajohn Entre-

preneurial Center staff, community leaders, and entrepreneurs; Business plan counseling;

Access to venture capital resources and private investors.

Ben Leibovitz MANAGEMENT MAJOR

“I’ve served as a peer tutor in the Judith R. Frank Business Communications Center for the last year.

Students may come in just wanting help with grammar and proofreading, but 99% of the time, we’ll find other problems. Being a peer tutor has taught me a lot about my own writing skills. Helping other students become better writers gives me a lot of satisfaction.”

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Leverage Your Skills The Judith R. Frank Business Communications Center is an exciting nexus of intensive professional communications training. Business demands its own distinctive writing forms.

We work to mentor each student to personal excellence in those specific written and oral communications skills.

Drawing on the expertise of the internationally recognized Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the Tippie College is uniquely situated to provide unparalleled written and oral communication instruction through: A communications center dedicated to students enrolled in the Tippie College of Business;

The Writing-Across-the-Curriculum initiative, providing direct consultation to professors and students in targeted courses; A variety of short courses devoted to specific aspects of business communication skills; Peer tutoring, drop-in consultation on writing projects, and virtually unlimited access to writing experts.

More than 800 appointments are scheduled with the staff of the Frank Business Communications Center each semester.

Jim Darby ACCOUNT MANAGER, GLOBAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, JOHN DEERE

“Today’s graduates are generally imbued with excellent technical skills.

However, their success in any business will be dependent upon the ability to impart their knowledge through efficient communications. Exceptional written communication skills are especially important for companies like John Deere, which are experiencing significant global growth. Teams with multinational representation frequently engage in their activities through written communications, requiring team members to write in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner.”

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Career Services www.biz.uiowa.edu

A Return on Your Investment The Marvin A. and Rose Lee Pomerantz Career Center is a worldclass facility with a national reputation for excellence. Services are centralized and comprehensive, and are focused on the career paths of our undergraduate students.

The Washington Center

provides internships with government agencies, nonprofit corporations, and firms in Washington, D.C. The Des Moines Center offers

paid semester-long internships in the heart of Iowa.

The Pomerantz Career Center has dedicated job and internship placement activities in the Chicago area.

An online recruiting system, UI Employment EXPO, connects students with employers in the recruiting process.

Students may choose to attend specialized career fairs, including sales, retail trade, the media, and health sciences.

Networking events with business leaders and UI alumni are held throughout the year.

Career Services www.biz.uiowa.edu

Oun Platt MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES MAJOR

Your Future Starts Here 93% placement rate in full-time employment or graduate school Top recruiters: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Principal, Deloitte & Touche, LaSalle Bank, KPMG, and Target Corporation Recent placements at Goldman Sachs, Cerner, Cardinal Health, LaSalle Bank, Northern Trust, Monitor Group, Enterprise, AEGON, BMO Capital Markets, Wells Fargo, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Kraft, and Kohler Each year Pomerantz Career Center staff members travel to more than 200 different employers across the United States to facilitate internship and job opportunities for University of Iowa students

Students have several opportunities to connect with potential employers— posting résumés online through the UI Employment Expo, interviewing on campus with company representatives, and participating in career fairs held on the UI campus.

2006 GRADUATE

“Of all the services the center offers, I think mock interviews were the most important to me.

A real company representative conducts the interview, and when it’s over, you get feedback on how you performed. It’s a great networking opportunity, too.”

Brenna Miller INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR, AEGON MEMBER COMPANIES

“Our internship program is an important part of our recruiting efforts. It allows the students to learn more about the company, our culture and the opportunities we offer, while giving us an extended evaluation of the student. The students are given real projects and tasks that help make our company successful. It is definitely a win-win situation.”

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Undergraduate Program Office www.biz.uiowa.edu

The Right Strategy The Undergraduate Program Office is the center for academic programs, services, and leadership activities for Tippie College of Business students. Our suite on the first floor of the Pappajohn Business Building integrates all programs and services in one central, student-friendly location.

A dedicated staff of professionals in the Undergraduate Program Office is committed to encouraging you to explore your interests and talents.

From the time you enter the Tippie College, our staff will challenge you to broaden your horizons and to seek internships and activities to connect your academic and career development goals.

Phillip Dickinson MARKETING AND FINANCE MAJOR

“Visiting the Undergraduate Program Office and talking with an advisor face-to-face about my major was one of the best decisions I made last year. My advisor really helped put things in perspective and guided me in the direction that I truly wanted to go. My advisor gave great advice when I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Building a relationship with your advisor can help not only with scheduling but also with making your way through the hectic times of school.”

Undergraduate Program Office www.biz.uiowa.edu

A Typical Tippie Student Schedule of Courses MONDAY

9:30- 10:30

TUESDAY

Intro to American Politics

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Intro to American Politics

Intro to American Politics

10:30-11:30 Individuals, Teams & Orgs

11:30-12:30

Individuals, Teams & Orgs

12:30- 1:30 1:30- 2:30 2:30- 3:30

Computer Analysis

Introductory Financial Mgmt

Computer Analysis

Introductory Financial Mgmt

3:30- 4:30 4:30- 5:30 5:30- 6:30

Foundations of Business

6:30- 7:30 7:30- 8:30

The Undergraduate Program staff will provide support to you throughout your time at the University. We are available to consult with you daily through walk-in advising or scheduled appointments. Visit with Undergraduate Program staff to:

Prepare for admission to

the Tippie College or its programs; Create a Four-Year Graduation Plan, including academic course work, internships, and leadership activities; Learn about business student organizations and

leadership conferences; Explore options in the Business Honors Program;

Find out how study abroad fits in your plan; Apply to join the Young Alumni Board upon graduation.

In addition, the Undergraduate Program web site (www.biz.uiowa.edu/ upo) is a great resource for finding information about admission, majors, scholarships, and deadlines.

Five courses (3 s.h. each) = 15 sem. hours

Computer Analysis

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Admissions www.biz.uiowa.edu

Admission Most students enter The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as pre-business majors, then later apply for admission to the Tippie College. While most students enter the Tippie College as juniors and seniors, first-year students who meet the criteria for the Early Admission Program may be admitted directly to the Tippie College.

Students are guaranteed admission to the College by satisfying the following requirements: ■ Completion of 60 semester hours of course work ■ Completion of the following six prerequisite courses with a 2.75 grade-point average (no grade below C): Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business Statistics for Business Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Introduction to Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting ■ 2.75 grade-point average on all courses taken at The University of Iowa ■ 2.75 cumulative grade-point average ■ Submission of a complete application by the deadline.

April 1 (for summer and fall applicants) and November 1 (for spring applicants)

Admission to the Accounting Program Guaranteed admission to the accounting program requires a 3.00 UI and cumulative GPA and a B- average in Introduction to Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting.

Four-Year Graduation Plan for Business Majors Business students can meet their degree requirements within four years by completing an average schedule of 15 to 16 semester hours each semester. This four-year plan requires that students maintain grade-point average requirements that ensure a timely admission to the Tippie College.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or association preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705. 55916/10-06

Admissions

It’s Your Move Come to campus for a visit, meet some current students, and find out why Tippie students find The University of Iowa to be a perfect fit.

Choose the style of visit that suits your schedule and interests: Black & Gold Days—University staff and student volunteers will guide you through a full day of activities arranged specifically to meet your needs. The day includes a presentation from a Tippie College staff member and a tour of the business building with a current business student.

Weekday Visits—You can arrange an individualized visit to fit your schedule and focus on your interests in the Tippie College of Business. Plan a visit when classes are in session so you can check out the residence halls, classes, and academic departments.

Transfer Days—A full day of activities will be arranged for you and other prospective transfer students, including presentations about admission, housing, financial aid, and career services; campus bus tour; panel discussion with current transfer students; and visits to academic departments

No matter which option you choose, please call at least two weeks in advance of your visit. You can reach the Admission Visitors Center by calling toll free 800-553-IOWA, or direct dial 319-335-1569 or 319-335-1566.

www.uiowa.edu/admissions/ undergrad/visit/black-gold.htm

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Today’ s Business World Be Remarkable!

Your future starts at the Tippie College of Business.

Apply to The University of Iowa online at www.uiowa.edu/ admissions/apply.

In 1999, Henry B. Tippie, alumnus and Chairman of the Board of Rollins Truck Leasing Corp., named The University of Iowa College of Business with a $30 million gift.

Tippie, a Horatio Alger Award winner, credits his Iowa degree with providing the educational capital on which he built his success.

The Tippie College of Business is proud to carry his name, which represents a commitment to ingenuity, hard work, and Iowa heartland values.

Henry B. Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Program Office 108 Pappajohn Business Building, Suite C140 Iowa City, IA 52242-1994 800-553-IOWA ext. 1037 319-335-1037 business-undergrad@uiowa.edu

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Henry B. Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Program Office 108 Pappajohn Business Building, Suite C140 Iowa City, IA 52242-1994 800-553-IOWA ext. 1037 319-335-1037 business-undergrad@uiowa.edu