Rely on engaged, supportive advisors.
At Iowa Western, you are assigned a College Success Advisor based on your program of study. This gives you direct access to someone who has in-depth knowledge of your program and the requirements to graduate with your degree. Your advisor is your one-stop shop for questions regarding classes, registration, billing, financial aid, degree planning, career & transfer, and resources. You can also count on them to point you in the right direction to get all the answers you need to be successful.
College Success Advisors are assigned to students after they are registered for classes. If you are a current student and need assistance, please check your IWCC email for your advisor’s contact information. You may also email advising@iwcc.edu, and your request will be directed to the appropriate advisor.
If your major on file is not correct you need to submit a Change of Major Form. Once complete, you will be assigned to a new advisor.
Contact Information
Advising Office
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd. Council Bluffs, IA 51503
advising@iwcc.edu | Ph: (712) 325-3277
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Classes/Program Information
- Programs with additional admissions requirements
- Academic Programs
- Register for classes
- Search for classes
- General education course guide
- Graduation Requirements for your Program of Study (Current Students Only)
Kylie VonWeihe
Director of Advising
Ryan Simmons
Industrial Technology & Transportation (ITT)
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Communication
- Construction
- Diesel
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Electromechanical Tech
- English
- HVAC
- Media Studies
- Plumbing
- Welding
Mashila Fisher
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- Paramedic & Fire Science
- Human Services
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
Larissa Hernandez
Health
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Exercise Science
- Medical Assisting
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
Elizabeth Olsen
General Studies (GS)
- General Studies AA
- General Studies AGS
Jace Hakinson
Business (BUS)
- Agribusiness
- Accounting
- Business
- Culinary
- Management & Human Resources
- Marketing
Dola Mehsling
Nursing (NURS)
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Nurse Aide
- Practical Nursing
Allie Petry
STEM
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computers
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- General Studies AS
- Mathematics
- Musical Theater
- Veterinary Technology
Attending Iowa Western is an affordable way to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, IWCC offers small class sizes, so students interact one-on-one with the instructors. In addition, our faculty member’s primary jobs are to teach. This may seem obvious, but at many large universities, faculty member’s primary jobs are to complete research or publish articles. The personal attention you receive here is invaluable. Furthermore, Iowa Western has activities and student life that is unique to community colleges
The bottom line is that most college level classes you take at Iowa Western will transfer. But there is so much more to this question, beginning with how the credits will transfer. As a student who wants to transfer, it is important that you work with your four-year institution from the beginning and to know how your credits will transfer; you do not want to take classes that you will have to repeat later, even though credit will be awarded.
The Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees are specifically designed to transfer. In fact, Iowa Western has agreements with many regional colleges and universities that guarantee the acceptance of Iowa Western degrees and credits. Historically, the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree has not always transferred seamlessly; however, the number of institutions that accept AAS degrees and credits toward a bachelor’s degree is steadily increasing. Some of these degrees are referred to as Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of General Studies, or Bachelor of Technology. The Associate of General Studies (AGS) is another degree that Iowa Western offers that is not designed to transfer.
Your goals, your major, and your transfer institution dictate which degree is the best option for you. Typically, you will want an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree because they are specifically designed to transfer.
There are many resources available to students who need assistance with the transfer process, including this website, your academic advisor, the transfer fair, and campus visits by representatives from various four-year institutions. In addition, four-year institutions also have resources that assist students with the transfer process, including admissions advisors, program advisors, and their website. Most institution’s websites are very helpful to students who wish to transfer, so don’t underestimate the value of spending time on their site.
Iowa Western students transfer to a variety of schools but they have one thing in common – they all transfer to an institution that suits them. The school you choose will depend on such factors as your major, personal preferences, GPA, and distance from home. The schools to which most of our students transfer are: University of Nebraska at Omaha, Bellevue University, Iowa State University, Northwest Missouri State University, and Buena Vista University.
Attending Iowa Western is an affordable way to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. In addition, Iowa Western offers small class sizes, so students interact one-on-one with the instructors. In addition, our faculty member’s primary jobs are to teach. This may seem obvious, but at many large universities, faculty member’s primary jobs are to complete research or publish articles. The personal attention you receive here is invaluable. Furthermore, Iowa Western has activities and student life that is unique to community colleges