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UIU-Alexandria sessions start every 8 weeks.
UIU-Alexandria: Education Built for Life
From your hometown near Alexandria, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University. UIU’s Alexandria regional education center offers you the chance for a top-notch education close to home.
First-time students, adults returning to school, and transfer students will all find an Education Built for Life—your life. UIU works closely with you to tailor an education program aimed at achieving your unique career goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
Session 1: August 31, 2026
Session 2: October 26, 2026
Session 3: January 11, 2027
Call Us Today! 318-206-1369
Email [email protected]
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Academic Programs at UIU-Alexandria
The UIU-Alexandria center offers evening classes in a wide variety of undergraduate degree programs. Plus, blending your degree plan with online and self-paced courses widens the possibilities even further.
Select one of the UIU-Alexandria programs below to explore that area of study.
Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials are short, flexible programs that help you elevate your resume with verified skills and competencies. Available 100% online.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Conflict Management
- Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
- Healthcare Informatics
- Social Media
- Supply Chain Logistics
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Communication Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Financial Management
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Social Science
- Supply Chain Management
Master’s Degrees
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
*Master’s degrees are available online at this location.
Academic Support
Get the support you need for successful studies through tutoring or accommodations for a disability.
Shorter Sessions with Focused Schedule
UIU’s unique Two-at-a-Time course schedule helps you focus on your studies. As a full-time student, you only need to take two classes during each 8- or 6-week session, which helps you concentrate and excel. UIU gives you access to courses year-round, so you can complete your degree on your schedule.
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Full Year Schedules
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Note: Schedule is subject to change
Easily Transfer Credits
Whether it’s been a single semester or several years since your last college course, UIU makes it easy to apply those credits to your degree. We accept up to 90 credits from four-year schools or 78 credits from two-year schools. Plus, your professional experience and test scores may earn you college credit.
The university also partners with several community colleges in the Alexandria area to make the transfer process even smoother. UIU holds articulation agreements with schools across the country, including:
Don’t see your school? Check out all of our articulation agreements.
Students transferring from a UIU partner school may qualify for a transfer scholarship!
Admissions and Aid
When you’re ready to apply to UIU-Alexandria, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Military Family Grant
Upper Iowa’s Military Family Grant offers $250 per credit hour tuition rates for undergraduate courses and $325 per credit hour tuition rates for graduate courses! For spouses and dependents of active duty, reserve and National Guard service members.
Special Programs and Grants
Law Enforcement
UIU-Alexandria offers a special program for law enforcement officers in the Fraternal Order of Police and Louisiana State Troopers Association.
Military Financial Aid
UIU-Alexandria accepts all military and veterans aid and offers military tuition grants.
Corporate Programs
UIU-Alexandria partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
UIU’s Tuition Assistance Grant for Louisiana Workforce Commission
Are you currently working with Louisiana Workforce Commission on powering your next steps? UIU is currently offering a $125 per course Tuition Assistance Grant for classes you’re enrolled in before or on July 7, 2025 (UIU Session 6)!
Experience UIU from Alexandria
As a student at UIU-Alexandria, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.
Natalie O'Shee
Criminal Justice
Alexandria Center
I chose UIU because of the way UIU works using terms and sessions. This schedule works better for me as a student and I’m able to work, raise my child, and make it to class two nights a week.
Contact UIU-Alexandria
1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Suite 115
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-206-1369
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30-5:30 P.M.
Friday: 8-3 P.M.
Awards & Rankings
UIU regularly ranks among the top universities for its affordability, online learning programs, STEM programs and opportunities for military and veteran students.
