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UIU-Mesa finds permanent location in city's Fiesta District
UIU signs transfer agreement with Maricopa Community Colleges

Dano Grayson, 2010 graduate from the Mesa area is high on Upper Iowa University.

"At 56 years old I decided it was time to get my BSN. A friend introduced me to UIU and the RN to BSN completion program. I was hesitant; it's been a long time since I have been in school. I am now fully engaged in the nursing program. It is hard for me to explain the impact returning to school has made on me. I actually look at the nursing profession in a whole new light, the difference in having a ADN and working towards my BSN makes me feel "more professional". I would highly recommend the Mesa campus and the instructors. I have felt supported through the entire process. I can't wait to be able to write BSN behind my name. Kathy Schmitz, Current Mesa Center Student


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Mesa, AZ
The Upper Iowa Center in Mesa, Arizona, was established in September 2012. The center offers eleven majors on site. Additionally, courses can be blended with the distance learning programs to lead to a degree in several other majors. There are six eight-week terms offered each academic year. All classes at the Mesa Public School Student Services Building are offered in the evenings to minimize disruption to working adult learners. Upper Iowa has articulation agreements with the Maricopa Community College District, including Mesa Community College, to assist transfer students. We have also partnered with the City of Mesa, our Armed Forces, and the Fraternal Order of Police, to name a few.
Location
Upper Iowa University
1025 N Country Club Dr., Suite 313
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 480-834-4620
Fax: 480-834-4362
mesa@uiu.edu
Office Hours (AZ Time)
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday
Majors/Programs Offered
Although the list is always subject to change, these majors are currently offered at the Mesa Center: (descriptions of the majors)
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Management
- Nursing (RN to BSN only)
- Psychology
- Public Administration (with optional emphasis in Fire Science or Law Enforcement)
- Social Science
- Teacher Education (Prekindergarten - Grade 3 and Elementary Education)
Mesa Center Academic Extension catalog addendum
Numerous minor concentrations are also available. You may check the catalog or ask your advisor about these optional programs.
Certificate programs are available in combination with other UIU educational options. Ask your advisor about certificates in Human Resources Management, Marketing, Organizational Communication or Organizational Leadership.
The UIU Online Program also offers master's degree programs and many of the courses for an undergraduate degree plan. All UIU courses, regardless of how you take them, count toward completion of your degree.
Although the schedule may be subject to change, currently the 2012-13 academic year includes the following terms:
- Term 3 (January 7 - March 3, 2013)
- Term 4 (March 4 - May 5, 2013)
- Term 5 (May 6 - June 30, 2013)
- Term 6 (July 1 - August 25, 2013)
Current Term Schedule and Booklist
Students have access to Smarthinking.com and general writing and math resources via the links below. Please contact the Center at 480-834-4620 for more information.
Tutoring Svcs/Get Help Now | Resources | Library | Smarthinking | Technical Help | Student Success
Mesa Center Staff
(Vacant)
Center Director
Brenda Zimmermann, MS
Admissions Advisor
zimmermannb@uiu.edu
Sandra Green
Office Manager
greens@uiu.edu
Teacher Education
Dr. Connie Greiner
Assistant Professor of Education
greinerc@uiu.edu
Dr. Claudia McNeeley
Teacher Education Coordinator
mcneeleyc@uiu.edu
Leslie Pope
Administrative Assistant to the Teacher Education Coordinator
popel@uiu.edu
Nursing
Stephanie Tippin
Assistant Professor of Nursing
and Acting Center Director
tippins@uiu.edu
Brianna Rodriguez
Nursing Administrative Assistant
rodriguezb@uiu.edu
Military and Veterans’ Benefits
Other Helpful Links
- Login for UIU E-Services
- Resources for Current Students
- UIU Information Technology Help Center
- UIU Emergency Preparedness
- Report a Crime

