uiuFlex Semester
Traditional semester format with flexibility and personalized attention.
What is uiuFlex Semester?
Upper Iowa’s uiuFlex Semester combines the flexibility to work at your own pace and submit coursework online with the guidance and support of one-on-one personal attention via 14-day check-ins—all within a familiar, semester-based schedule.
Financial Assistance
uiuFlex Semester is fully eligible for Pell grants, tuition assistance, and veterans’ benefits when registered at least halftime time.
How does uiuFlex Semester work?
With uiuFlex Semeseter, you will access course materials online, including textbook information, and detailed instructions for completing the course. You’ll have tons of flexibility to move through the course at your own pace, with your instructors setting up check-in’s every 14 days for guidance and support. As you complete assignments, you’ll submit them electronically using uiuLearn.
Advantages of the uiuFlex Semester Program:
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- Allows you to learn in new ways
- Makes learning available to those who cannot attend a traditional class
- 3 start dates a year with rolling admission
- Flexibility to work at your own pace on coursework, from anywhere
- One-on-one contact with faculty
- Transfer up to 78 lower division and 12 upper division credits to UIU
- Ability to complete courses at an accelerated pace
- Proctored exams are not required for students taking web-based courses
uiuFlex Semester Requirements
- Computer and internet access are required to view course materials and complete assignments on UIU’s online learning platform, uiuLearn.
Schedule – uiuFlex Semester:
2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester Long Spring (01/08/2024 – 05/02/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | |||
| BA 222 Management Information Systems | BA 210 | ||
| COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication | |||
| ENG 101 English Composition I | ACT (verbal portion) of at least 18 or the completion of ENG 100 or successful performance on challenge examination | ||
| IS 102 Intro Computer Applications and Technology | |||
| MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications | Pass MATH 095 or ACT math score = 19 or an alternative placement mechanism as approved by the math department or instructor approval. | ||
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | |||
| PSY 190 General Psychology | |||
| PSY 240 Conflict Resolution | |||
| PSY 321 Death and Dying | ENG 101 | ||
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States |
Semester Long Summer (05/13/2024 – 08/15/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I | |||
| BA 222 Management Information Systems | BA 210 | ||
| BA 302 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BIO 100 General Biological Science | |||
| ENG 101 English Composition I | ACT (verbal portion) of at least 18 or the completion of ENG 100 or successful performance on challenge examination | ||
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | ||
| HSV 361 Marriage and the Family | SOC 110 | ||
| MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications | Pass MATH 095 or ACT math score = 19 or an alternative placement mechanism as approved by the math department or instructor approval. | ||
| PHIL 150 Introduction to Philosophy | |||
| PSY 190 General Psychology | |||
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States |
2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester Long Fall (08/26/2024 – 12/12/2024)
Semester Long Spring (01/06/2025 – 05/01/2025)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 520 Training and Development | |||
| FIN 513 Financial Mgmt | |||
| MKT 504 Mktg/Product Mgmt |
Semester Long Summer (05/12/2025 – 08/14/2025)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 540 Labor/Management Relations | |||
| BA 555 Organizational Culture | |||
| LDR 550 Leadership and Business Operations |
Note: Schedule is subject to change
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