Explore Online
The UI Online Learning Experience
Are you new to online? Or is navigating an online course a familiar experience for you? Wherever you may be, these pages will assist you in exploring the online experience at the University of Iowa.
Are you Ready for Online?
Becoming a successful online learner takes preparation, practice and diligence. Learn how to get the most out of your online learning experience.
Understand Course Formats
The University of Iowa offers a variety of delivery modes for our online classes. You can search for courses by delivery mode in MyUI.
Technical Assistance and Support
Distance and Online Education provides full course design and development services or targeted assistance and support. Need Assistance? Complete the support form.
Start Your Course
Learn about the components of an online course before you begin. Find more information about your Iowa email account, textbooks, ICON learning management system, and course exams.
Exams in Online Courses
Your online course may include in-person exams or virtual proctoring. Our Exam Services Team provides proctoring and exam scheduling information for University of Iowa faculty and students. Non-UI students can see if their exam is supported.
You can email your assigned advisor or self-schedule phone, Skype, or in-person appointments. Check out the advising tab to explore BAS/BLS advising, registration, and more.
The Distance and Online Education website includes a programs search tool to explore other online University of Iowa programs of study—undergraduate, graduate, and certificates.