Plans of Study and Degree Requirements

MAUI Help Pages for Advisors

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  • Registration Authorization / Change / Waitlist
  • Prerequisite Exception Request
  • Students by Program of Study

Advisor Assignment

Students with a declared major are initially advised by professional staff advisors in the Academic Advising Center.  The center’s team of advisors specializes in transitioning students to academic and student life at Iowa, and help each student plan for a successful academic start at Iowa. 

Academic advising questions for students who have earned between 24 and 59 semester hours can be directed to:

Elizabeth Healy

Elizabeth (Ellie) Healy
Academic Advisor
W223 Chemistry Building (CB)
319-467-3211
elizabeth-healy@uiowa.edu

    MyUI Appointment Scheduler

      Once a student has completed PHYS:2703 - Physics III or is a third or fourth year major, they will be assigned to a Physics and Astronomy faculty member for advising. The student will be sent an email with the name of their departmental faculty advisor and the advisor's contact information.  For more information visit the CLAS Advising Network. 

      Advisors can help you with the following academic issues:

      • Advisor signatures on add/drop and other university forms
      • Questions about course registration
      • Questions or problems with your degree audit
      • Academic planning and progress toward graduation
      • Academic probation
      • Review of study abroad courses for major credit
      • Opportunities for Honors students and information about departmental honors
      • Choosing a second area of study and other discussions regarding adding second majors, minors, and certificate programs
      • Information regarding campus resources for students
      • Other questions or concerns you may have

      For additional questions about undergraduate studies, students may also contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Physics and Astronomy:

      Jane Nachtman, Ph.D.
      Department of Physics and Astronomy
      Professor / Director of Undergraduate Studies
      106 Van Allen Hall (VAN)
      319-335-1844
      jane-nachtman@uiowa.edu