How can I talk to an advisor?
How can I declare a major in the COE?
Whom do I contact to arrange a student teaching experience?
Whom do I contact about the out-of-state/international student teaching?
How and where can I get my Blood Born Pathogen certificate?
How do I transfer to the COE?
I'm a high school student interested in an education major at UNI. Whom
    do I talk to?
Whom do I talk to about a master's degree program within the COE?
How and where can I obtain information on licensure and certification?
How do I apply for licensure in another state?
How can I learn more about my PPST test scores?
How do I file a grievance either within COE or UNI?

UNI New Students FAQ

Q: How can I talk to an advisor?
A: The best way to reach your advisor is through the COE Professional Advisors. Located at 189 Schindler Education Center (SEC) on university campus and can be reached at (319) 273-2751.

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Q: How can I declare a major in the COE?
A: Our personnel at the COE Advising Center will help you declare your major. Please visit with us to fill out the necessary applications at 189 Schindler Education Center (SEC). If you have any additional questions you can reach us at (319) 273-2751.

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Q: Whom do I contact to arrange a student teaching experience?
A: Office of Student Field Experiences (OFSE) provides all the necessary information in regard to the Student Field Experiences for students, faculty and supervisors, and cooperating teachers through the web site. OFSE is located at 509 Schindler Education Center (SEC) and can be reached at (319) 273-2806.

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Q: Whom do I contact about the out-of-state/international student teaching?
A: You can learn more about the out-of-state/international student teaching programs by contacting the UNI International & Out-of-State Office at (319) 273-6804 or by visiting their web site.

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Q: How and where can I get my Blood Born Pathogen certificate?
A: To receive information on your Blood Born Pathogen certificate please contact the Director of Teacher Education Office at 159A Schindler Education Center (SEC) or (319) 273-2265.

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Q: How can I transfer to the COE?
A: Our Advising Center will help you learn more about the conditions for transfer to the COE. Feel free to visit with us at 189 Schindler Education Center (SEC) or call (319) 273-2751 to ask questions.

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Q: I'm a high school student interested in an education major at UNI. Whom do I talk to?
A: UNI Admissions Office web site is your first destination in this case. The Office is located on university campus at 120 Gilchrist (GIL) or can be reached at (319) 273-2281.

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Q: Whom do I talk about a master's degree program within the COE?
A: The university online Catalog and Graduate College web site are good resources to learn from about deadlines, requirements and available graduate programs. You can also ask your question online or call (319) 273-2748.

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Q: How and where can I obtain information on licensure and certification?
A: Information on licensure and certification can be obtained through the UNI Office of Registrar. The contact person is Cathy Humke, (319) 273-2245.

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Q: How do I apply for licensure in another state?
A: Information on licensure in another state can be obtained through Cathy Humke, (319) 273-2245 at the UNI Office of Registrar.

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Q: How can I learn about my PPST test scores?
A: To learn more about PPST tests please contact the UNI Teacher Education Office at 159A Schindler Education Center (SEC) or (319) 273-2265. PPST test requirements information can be found on the Writing Center web page.

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Q: How do I file a grievance either within COE or UNI?
A: Find detailed information on grievance procedures at the University of Northern Iowa Policies & Procedures web site.

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