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Returning Students

Restart your Academic Journey!

Get Started: Update Your Info

Restart Classes After a Break Longer Than One Semester

At Upper Iowa, we understand that life happens, and sometimes you need to pause your studies for a while. When you’re ready to start taking classes again, we’re standing by to help you restart your studies – plus, with UIU’s flexible 8-week sessions, we make it as easy as possible to restart your academic journey!

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Next Step: Update your info!

The most important step in letting us know you’re ready to return to UIU is to complete the “Personal Information Update for Returning Students” form. Complete this form, and an advisor will get in touch with you soon!

Returning Student Update Form

What should I think about when returning to UIU?

There are several things it’s helpful to consider as you plan your return to Upper Iowa.

Check your Academic and Financial Status in myUIU

Review your information in myUIU

Viewing your current academic status, your degree plan, your unofficial transcripts, and your current financial status can be essential tools for you to plan your return to Upper Iowa!

Log into myUIU

Regaining myUIU Access

Having trouble logging back in? Your account might be paused after a long period of inactivity. To reactivate your account, give our ITS Helpdesk a call!

Call Helpdesk 563-425-5876

Think about when you want to start

With six start dates througout the year and self-paced courses starting every month, Upper Iowa’s flexible academic calendar makes it easy to jump back into classes! Find the schedule for your learning experience below!

Distance Learning

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Oklahoma

Academic Planning

An important detail that will help us advise you is whether or not you want to continue your previous academic journey! If you’d like to change your major or degree plan, be sure to make a note of it so you can communicate your academic goals to your advisor.

Financial Aid Planning

An important step in restarting classes at UIU is making sure your financial aid is ready to go!

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    1. UIU’s School Code: 001893
  2. Check with your employer about any possible tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Tutoring and Writing Services

UIU’s tutoring services in multiple subjects to all UIU students, as well as writing support via trained writing consultants.

Tutoring and Writing Services

Library Resources

UIU’s expansive Library databases and services are available in-person or online for those students who are attending a center or studying online.

Henderson-Wilder Library

Career Development

The Office of Career Development offers student-focused services, including career guidance, resume/cover letter assistance, and internship/job search support.

Career Development
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
800-553-4150
[email protected]
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