Degrees Awarded

Arts and Sciences Degrees

Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)

Satisfactorily complete general education courses that are designed and acceptable for transfer.

Programs are at least four semesters and 62 credits in length.

Applied Science and Technical Awards

Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) Degree and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

Emphasis is placed on competence of applying basic principles, theories, and occupational skills.

Satisfactorily completed your program and have met the minimum requirements for applied, technical, and general education courses.

Programs are at least four semesters and 60 credits in length.

Diploma

Greater emphasis is placed on competence of occupational skills than an Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degree.

Satisfactorily complete of your program and have met the minimum requirements for applied, technical, and general education courses.

Programs are at least two semesters and 30 credits in length.

Certificate

Certificates are awarded after satisfactory completion of non-degree or diploma programs of study.

Programs are usually less than two semesters in length.

Contact Information

Registrar's Office

Hawkeye Center 114
319-296-2460
Email the Registrar's Office

800-670-4743
319-296-1609 (fax)

Regular Hours — Spring 2024

January 3 – May 10, 2024
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

If campus is closed, the Registrar's Office is also closed. This includes weather-related closings. See the Academic Calendar for scheduled college closings.

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