Frequently Asked Questions | College of Business

You've got questions, we've got answers.

Everyone needs a little help from time to time, and we don't expect you to know everything. Here is a list of the most common questions we receive. If you don't find the answers you are looking for, don't hesitate to reach out to an advisor, they are here to help.

Who is my advisor?

UNI Business provides two types of advising assistance to business majors - faculty advising and professional advising. All business students are assigned a faculty advisor from their major department. The faculty advisor provides career information and information regarding the major.

The UNI Business professional advisors, located in CBB 5, provide more curricular and technical advising assistance. Professional advisors help business majors develop individual academic plans of study, provide assistance during registration and scheduling, change, add, drop business major(s), and minor(s). Your advisors display on your Student Center in the Advisor box. Professional Academic Advisors information.

How can I set up an appointment with a UNI Business Advisor?

You can set up an appointment with a UNI Business professional advisor online or by contacting our office at 319-273-2144. You can also stop by the Office for Professional Distinction in CBB 5 to schedule an appointment.

What is a Student Request form? When do I need to get a Student Request form?

A Student Request form must be completed to request an exception to University or College policy. Students should review the Student Request form to understand the specific policies and how to get the exception approved. Please work with your Academic Advisor to submit the form.

I found out I am on Academic Alert/Academic Probation what does that mean and what should I do?

For information on Academic Alert and Academic Probation visit the Registrar's Office.

How do I view my enrollment date?

Your registration date displays on your Student Center in the Enrollment Dates box. Click the details link for more information, such as the specific time and date you are eligible to register.

How do I register for classes?

For information on registering for classes visit the Registrar's Office.

How do I use the shopping Cart?

For information on the shopping cart visit the Registrar's Office and look for the bullet points labeled "Shopping Cart" and "Enroll"

What should I do if the class I need to take is full?

If the desired section of a course a student needs is closed, the student should self-register for any open section of the course. Students should place the desired section of the course in their shopping cart, and monitor it daily to see if any seats in the course become available. If seats in a desired section of a course open, students may swap themselves out of their currently registered section, and into the desired section of the course.

If all sections of the course are full, and the course must be taken during the upcoming semester, students should fill out an Add/Drop form, and gain approval from the instructor of the course, and head of the department in which the course is offered, and return the approved Add/Drop Slip to the UNI Business Advising Office for processing.

Why am I unable to enroll in the class I want to take?

There are a number of reasons you might be having issues enrolling. You may have a hold on your student record, you may not have fulfilled the pre-requisites for the course, or it is a course section designated for non-business majors. Students should clear any holds on their student center prior to registration. To find out information about course pre-requisites or designations, students can click on the class description in the class search.

What is an Add/Drop Slip? When do I need to get an Add/Drop Slip?

An Add/Drop slip is a form used to enroll students into a course after it has been closed. Students should self-register for open courses when possible. If there is an extenuating circumstance in which a student can only take a closed course, the student should get an Add/Drop slip signed by the instructor of the course and the head of the department of which the course is offered.

Departments will determine the number of students allowed into courses, therefore approval into a closed section of a course may not be guaranteed. Students should be aware of specific dates set by the Office of the Registrar for registration policies.

How do I drop a class?

If you are dropping a class after it has started, you need to go to the Registrar's Office in Gilchrist Hall to drop in person. This will be a W grade after the first two weeks of classes up to the middle of the semester. Please refer to the Registrar's Office calendar for the exact date each semester.

What happens if I want to take more than 18 credit hours during a semester?

Students wishing to take more than 18 credit hours during a semester must complete a Student Request form. Students should provide justification as to why this would be beneficial, and why they believe the request should be granted. This form should be signed by the head of the department of the student's major, and by a UNI Business Advisor. If the Student Request form is approved, the document should be sent to the Office of the Registrar for processing.

How do I transfer a course to UNI from another institution?

To transfer a course to UNI, students should request an official transcript sent to UNI Admissions. To ensure the course will transfer as a direct equivalent to a course at UNI, students should consult the transfer equivalency page. Please consult an advisor before you register for a class to verify the class will transfer.

How do I view the transfer equivalency website?

View the transfer equivalency website, or: go to uni.edu, type "transfer equivalency" into the search bar, and choose the top option.

What are the graduation GPA requirements for a UNI Business major? Who should I contact to do a graduation check prior to my graduation?

A 2.20 UNI Cumulative GPA and a 2.20 Major GPA, UNI (this includes all business classes taken at UNI) are needed to graduate with a UNI Business major.

UNI Business students should review their academic requirements report to verify graduation eligibility. Students should email the Record Analyst for UNI Business in the Office of the Registrar for an official graduation check the semester before applying to graduate. Please make an appointment during Senior Graduation Check Week with an advisor.

I want to walk at commencement in May, but I am taking a summer class, what should I do?

In order to walk at the Spring Commencement Ceremony you will need to fill out a "Commencement Reply" for the Spring Commencement, but fill out the "Application for Graduation" for the Summer Graduation. For more details visit the Registrar. Follow the step-by-step guides for locating and filling out the forms click on the respective links under the sections labeled "Commencement Reply" and the "Application for Graduation".

Please note the dates to have the forms completed by.

How do I get ready for graduation and commencement?

In order to graduate you must complete a "Commencement Reply" as well as a "Application for Graduation" for the semester in which you plan to graduate. For more details visit Registrar and click on the semester in which you will be graduating. Then follow the step-by-step guides for locating and filling out the forms click on the respective links under the sections labeled "Commencement Reply" and the "Application for Graduation".

Please note the dates to have the forms completed by.

Does UNI Business offer online courses?

Typically, UNI Business courses are not offered online. There may be select courses that are offered online variably. You may check the schedule of classes each semester to determine if any courses are offered online.

What should I do if I know I want to be a Business major, but am not sure which specific major to pursue?

Students unsure of which specific business major they'd like to pursue are encouraged to explore their interest in each major. Click here to view the requirements of each business degree.

Students are also encouraged to speak with a UNI Business advisor or front desk staff if they have additional questions regarding business majors.

What types of jobs can I secure with my UNI Business degree?

To find more information about potential career options, please visit the UNI Business website specific to each business major. Look under Academics>Majors, Minors, & Certificates.

Do I need to complete an internship? How do I find/register an internship?

Not all UNI Business majors require an internship experience. However, internships are highly suggested for UNI Business students. Students interested in participating in an internship should contact a Career Services representative located in the UNI Business office at CBB 5. Click here for more information about internships.