Feb 23, 2026

News/Notes for Undergraduate Academic Advisors: Course Transfer Evaluation | TRIO/Student Support Services @ UNI | Office of Academic Advising Open House

Course Transfer Evaluation
  • A student (or an advisor) can easily see how courses transfer into UNI by using UNI's Transfer “Plan It” Equivalencies page.
    • Simply select the institution where they have taken or plan to take classes, then search for the courses to see how they transfer.
    • Through this tool, a student or advisor can find the UNI course equivalent and determine whether it fulfills a UNIFI requirement.
  • If a college does not appear in the list of institutions or a specific course cannot be located, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uni.edu or 319-273-2281 for assistance.
  • If a student is looking to meet a major requirement, we suggest for:
    • Current UNI students: After identifying course(s), the student should connect with their academic advisor to confirm whether they will apply toward your major requirements.
    • Prospective UNI students from a community college: May find the Transfer Plans of Study especially helpful, as they list recommended courses based on your major and your community college.
TRIO Student Support Services @ UNI
  • TRIO Student Support Services, a federally funded program through the Department of Education, has returned to UNI!  Two programs are now available to current and future UNI students:
    • TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program serves 140 students and individuals must complete this application.
    • TRIO Student Support Services-STEM (SSS-STEM) program serves 120 students and individuals must complete this application.
  • Students must demonstrate academic need and are first generation, low-income, or have a verified disability.
  • The Student Support Services-STEM (SSS-STEM) program offers the following services:  
    • Financial Aid Assistance | Academic Advising | Graduation Preparation | Career Exploration | Social Activities | Financial Literacy | Educational Planning
  • For more information about the program or student eligibility/applications, contact Nickole Dillard (Nickole.Dillard@uni.edu | 319-273-4772)
Office of Academic Advising Open House
  • Join us at our Open House on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.  All are welcome!
  • Come visit the Office of Academic Advising at our new location in 230 Rod Library.
    • Located directly across from the Learning Center with our main entrance to the left of the elevators.
Is Your Student Questioning their Current Major?
  • Help them Pivot with Purpose by referring them to the Office of Academic Advising. Advisors offer personalized support to help students explore:
    • Major, minor, and certificate options | Reasons for changing majors (e.g., lack of interest, career goals, academic challenges) | Self-assessments like FOCUS 2 or Strong Inventory | Goal-setting and decision-making strategies
  • Encourage students to schedule an appointment or complete the Academic Discuss Your Major Options Request Form.
  • As a faculty or staff member, you can complete this referral form to start the outreach to a student considering changing their major.
Institutional Academic Advising Vision & Mission Statement (revised Spring 2016) [See Academic Advising Mission, Vision, Goals & Outcomes webpage]
  • Vision Statement: UNI aspires to create the best possible advising experience for each student.
  • Mission Statement: Academic Advising is a critical component of the teaching and learning environment at UNI. Advising is a personalized educational experience, empowering students to explore, articulate and achieve their academic, career and life goals.