Direct Admission
Top Performers get Direct Admission to the Wilson College of Business
Qualifying for direct admission to the University of Northern Iowa's Wilson College of Business is a prestigious opportunity, and it's based on a student's solid academic record in high school.
What is Direct Admission?
If you qualify, you will be accepted directly into the business college at the time of admission to UNI. As a direct admit, you'll get to experience special benefits and have access to additional resources.
Let's walk you through this exciting process, starting by making sure you've applied to UNI or accepted your offer of admission.
Benefits of Direct Admission
- Waived Requirements. All requirements for full admission to the Wilson College of Business are waived before you take your first college class. All requirements for full admission to the Wilson College of Business are waived before you take your first college class at UNI. These are as follows:
- 30 cumulative semester hours of college credit
- C- or better in one the following business foundation courses: ECON 2090 Decision Analytics OR ECON 1011 Statistics for Business Analytics
- C- or better in ECON 1041 Principles of Macroeconomics
- C- or better in an approved English composition course
- 2.50 total cumulative GPA or 2.50 cumulative GPA, UNI
However, you are still required to complete the above courses as part of your degree requirements.
Criteria for Direct Admission to the Wilson College of Business
You are a graduating high school senior who has declared a business major by May 1.
Meet eligibility criteria which is one of the following:
ACT score or 25 or higher with high school GPA of 3.50 or higher
OR
High school GPA of 3.85 or higher
- To be eligible, official transcripts and any required documentation demonstrating fulfillment of one of the criteria above must be received by May 1 of the student's entering year. For example, students seeking Direct Admission for Fall 2027 must submit transcripts and supporting documentation demonstrating eligibility by May 1, 2027.
How to Get Started
- Apply to UNI. We will automatically review your application to determine if you're eligible for Direct Admission. You will be notified of your acceptance by the business college dean. Watch for that important letter!
- Plan your Orientation session. You will be admitted to the Wilson College of Business at that time.
- Remember to check out available scholarships!
Questions?
Contact Elisabeth Soliz for more information.