Community service and volunteerism are important aspects of college life at UIU, like the annual Fayette Appreciation Day or Haiti May-term trip.
Upper Iowa offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, with over 40 academic majors to choose from in liberal arts, business, education, math and science, nursing, and more. UIU ranks among the top 25% of colleges nationally for enhancing student learning (CLA Learning Report 2006-2010).
The largest capital improvement project in UIU history is transforming campus with a new academic building, student center, three new residence halls and a new football stadium. More improvements University-wide are planned under the current $25 million capital campaign.
UIU is the only NCAA Division II Athletic Program in Iowa and member of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The UIU Athletics Program strives to serve a diverse population, while sponsoring programs that will foster growth and knowledge for each individual student-athlete.
Once a Peacock, always a Peacock! As an Upper Iowa graduate, the Office of Advancement and Alumni encourages you to stay connected with your University and to participate in the many alumni programs and events they plan especially for you.
UIU has been named a top Military-Friendly college by Military Advanced Education and GI Jobs magazine and offers tuition discounts for the Total Military Family on campus, at five education centers on U.S. military bases and worldwide through our distance education programs.
Upper Iowa has 19 Center locations across the U.S. that offer evening and weekend classes—the perfect choice if you work full-time, part-time or are looking for a college in your community to realize your academic goals.
UIU is proud to have international locations in the Pacific Rim, which offer undergraduate programs to students in Hong Kong and Malaysia. UIU also has one of the most diverse campuses in Iowa with students from 30 countries attending classes in Fayette.
What can Upper Iowa University offer you? Everything. Whether you're looking for an on-campus community, educational centers near your home, or global access to online and independent study courses, we've got it. Pick from more than 40 majors, master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in a variety of specialties. Fully accredited with more than 150 years of experience providing quality education, Upper Iowa is the University in your future.
- Art students from Upper Iowa University create mural for Prairie View
- Success is par for the course for Upper Iowa University graduate
- UIU graduate's family travels from Venezuela for Commencement
- Sioux City man graduates from Upper Iowa University treasuring 'only in Fayette' experiences
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- May 21: Open House at Mesa center
- May 27: Memorial Day, UIU offices closed
- May 30: Open House at Baton Rouge center
- June 7: Peacock Golf Classic
- June 10: Fayette Campus Orientation, Advising & Registration (OAR) Day
- June 22: Fayette Campus Orientation, Advising & Registration (OAR) Day
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