Academic Handbook
I. Introduction
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest of the 11 colleges that make up The University of Iowa. Students from all over the United States and from more than 50 other nations study together in the College. Every UI undergraduate takes courses offered by the College and more than 75% of undergraduates earn their degrees from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and advanced education in specialized areas. Students may choose from more than 50 majors, as well as from a wide selection of certificates and minors.
Students participate in the College's decisions by serving on the Dean's Student Advisory Committee and as members of the Educational Policy Committee and the General Education Curriculum Committee. Students also are invited to serve on ad hoc College committees. Many departments have an undergraduate student group or association, and students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences serve in the UI student government offices and positions.
The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is Linda Maxson. The Office of the Dean is in 240 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2610.
The CLAS Academic Programs & Services Office
The CLAS Academic Programs & Services office is an integral part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean. Led by Professor Helena Dettmer, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum, the staff welcomes students wishing to declare or change majors, file second-grade-only options, or request permission to register late, add or drop a course late, or withdraw an entire registration after the established deadlines.
Staff members answer questions about the General Education Program, graduation requirements, and College policies affecting students; work with students on academic probation and those who have been reinstated; conduct semi-annual reviews of students on academic probation and take dismissal actions when students do not meet academic standards; and respond to requests for reinstatement to the College.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may request exceptions to the rules and requirements of the College by petitioning the Student Appeals Committee through CLAS Academic Programs & Services.
CLAS Academic Programs & Services also considers evidence and recommends appropriate disciplinary action for issues involving plagiarism, cheating, forgery, and other academic misconduct.
All questions may be addressed to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), Academic Programs & Services, 120 Schaeffer Hall , Iowa City, Iowa , 52242-1409 or (319) 335-2633 or clasps@uiowa.edu.