Des Moines University strives to fully disclose information important to prospective and enrolled students. In compliance with federal regulations and in support of our institutional priority for transparency the following information is available.
If you need additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, you may contact the appropriate office, visit the indicated website or contact the Financial Aid office.
Student handbooks are available for enrolled students on Pulse.
General University Information
Academic Programs and Degree Information
Information concerning DMU’s current educational programs.
Accreditation Organizations
Information related to institutional/program accreditations.
Campus Facilities
Costs of Attending DMU
Information on tuition, fees, books, equipment and other expenses.
Faculty Information
Outcomes, Graduation and Placement Rates
- Academic Program Office
- Master of Science in Anatomy
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Public Health
Transfer Credit, Articulation Agreements and Academic/Interview Agreements Information
- Transfer Credit and Articulation Agreements
- Academic/Interview Agreements
- Enrollment Office
- Academic Program Office
Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Policy
Information for students seeking to officially withdraw from DMU.
- Student Handbook
- Dean's Office
- Withdrawal Policy
- Leave of Absence Policy
Financial Assistance Information
Default Rates and Average Debt
Financial Aid for Students
Includes federal, state, institutional, other types of need and non–need-based aid.
How to Apply for Aid
How Loans are Calculated and Disbursed
How Refunds are Determined
Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Requirements for Financial Aid Eligibility
Complaint Process
Filing a Complaint About DMU with State Agencies
Student Complaint Policy
Health and Safety Information
Alcohol and Drugs
Information on policies and resources available.
- Alcohol and Drugs Policy
- Student Handbook
- Education Support Services
Annual Security Report
Information regarding public safety.
Emergency Procedures
Information on notification and procedures for different types of emergencies.
- Emergency Procedures
- Electronic Emergency Notification System
- Student Handbook
Vaccinations
DMU policies regarding vaccinations.
- Physical Examination and Immunization Policies
- Student Handbook
- Student Health Services Pulse Page
Distance Learning
Authorization Status in Other States
Filing a Complaint About DMU with State Agencies
Professional Licensure Disclosures
Other Information
CARES Act HEERF Grant
College Navigator
Constitution Day
Copyright Infringement and Peer to Peer File Sharing Policies
- Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing: HEOA & DMCA Compliance Plan
- Student Handbook
Disability/Accommodations
Policy and procedure for students with disabilities to request accommodations.
- Accommodations at DMU
- Accommodations Policy
- Student Handbook
Diversity (Fall Enrollment)
Information about student body diversity, including the number of enrolled full-time students by gender and race/ethnicity.
- 2023-24 Fall Enrollment
- Registrar Pulse Page
Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)
Textbook Information
Required texts and pricing information.
Voter Registration
Information on voting in local, state and federal elections, including Iowa voter registration.