Distance Learning Education Options
Online and Self-Paced Programs
Online Program
Our online program offers you the flexibility to complete your coursework day or night. You never need to wait more than two months to start classes.
Self-Paced via Web
Take advantage of studying online at your own pace while receiving personalized attention through one-on-one interactions with instructors. Courses start each month.
Self-Paced via Mail
Complete your degree through a correspondence type of course sent to where you are (postal mail or email). Courses start each month.
uiuLive Courses
Synchronous online learning with weekly Zoom meetups and online coursework. Flexibility to learn from anywhere with a face-to-face connection.
UIU brings education to where you are
Upper Iowa is a nationally recognized leader in distance education offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. UIU students have been taking advantage of these programs for almost fifty years. With our programs there is no need to be on campus for a residency requirement to complete your degree.




Program Finder
Check out all the programs offered through our distance education programs.
Admissions
First-time, transfer, online, international and military students: No matter your path or previous experience, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Academic Support Services
Providing resources to support you through your classes.
Library
Providing a full range of information resources and services that encourage learning, study, research, and collaboration.