Helping students succeed for over 150 years.
Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed—in the classroom and in the world. Our rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in education.
UIU’s reputation grows from our unique course offerings, online learning programs, affordability, and the success stories of our alumni. Our dedication to students can be seen in our opportunities for dual enrollment, traditional, transfer, military, international and graduate students. UIU students often juggle multiple commitments outside of their educational pursuits, and our flexible schedule helps students succeed.
An Upper Iowa University education is always within reach, through our main campus in Fayette, Iowa, our multiple regional education centers around the world, and our far-reaching online and distance learning programs.
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The history of Upper Iowa University is the foundation of our traditions and values.
Meet our administrators and Board of Trustees—the leaders propelling UIU forward.
Upper Iowa University affirms its commitment to shared governance.
Review our plans to align all of our energy, resources and actions in the same direction.
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Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Hawkeye Community College (Hawkeye) are partnering to create a unique pathway with an Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program. This dual enrollment program allows nursing students the…
Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources…
UIU Professor Dr. Scott Figdore will present “A Preliminary Botanical Inventory of Fayette County” Thursday, March 23, at UIU’s Fayette Campus. The free public program will begin at 1 p.m. in the Baker-Hebron science…
This is the first day in a series. Learn how to navigate uiuLearn, our online learning platform. Topics covered include: logging in, finding your syllabus, posting in a discussion board, resources available to you and…
This is the first day in a series. Learn how to navigate uiuLearn, our online learning platform. Topics covered include: logging in, finding your syllabus, posting in a discussion board, resources available to you and…
This is the first day in a series. Learn how to navigate uiuLearn, our online learning platform. Topics covered include: logging in, finding your syllabus, posting in a discussion board, resources available to you and…
