UIU-Fort Riley: Education Built for Life
From your post at Fort Riley, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University.
Military and veteran students will all find an education Built for Life—your life. UIU’s Fort Riley regional education center offers you the chance to fit a top-notch education into your busy life and to coordinate with your military mission.
UIU works closely with you to tailor an education program aimed at achieving your individual career goals. Our partnership with Fort Riley means we have the expertise to help you secure the unique education benefits available to those in the service.
In addition to veterans and service men and women, UIU-Fort Riley also welcomes civilians, including Department of Defense (DoD) employees, federal contractors and military dependents (spouses and children) to our classes.
Upcoming Start Dates
Session 1: August 31, 2026
Session 2: October 26, 2026
Session 3: January 11, 2027
Call Us Today! 785-784-5225
Take the next step to become a UIU student
Academic Programs at UIU-Fort Riley
The UIU-Fort Riley center offers day, evening and weekend classes in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. You can also blend your degree plan with online and self-paced courses that can travel with you as you serve your country here or overseas.
Select one of the UIU-Fort Riley 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. MBA is available online and face-to-face.
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. 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.
Online Courses & Schedule
Course Schedule by Session:
2026-2027 Academic Year
Session 1 (08/31/2026 – 10/22/2026)
Semester Long Fall (08/31/2026 – 12/17/2026)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| PH 110 History of Public Health | |
| PSY 501 Applied Learning Strategies | |
| PSY 598 Capstone/Thesis I |
Session 2 (10/26/2026 – 12/17/2026)
Session 3 (01/11/2027 – 03/04/2027)
Semester Long Spring (01/11/2027 – 04/25/2027)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| PH 110 History of Public Health | |
| PSY 501 Applied Learning Strategies | |
| PSY 598 Capstone/Thesis I |
Session 4 (03/15/2027 – 05/06/2027)
Session 5 (05/17/2027 – 07/08/2027)
Session 6 (07/12/2027 – 08/19/2027)
All Distance Learning Options:
Rize Courses & Schedule
Rize Course Schedules
2026-2027 Rize Session Start Dates
| Session | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| Session 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Session 3 | January 11, 2027 |
| Session 4 | March 8, 2027 |
| Session 5 | May 3, 2027 |
| Session 6 | June 28, 2027 |
| Fall Semester | August 31, 2026 |
| Spring Semester | January 11, 2027 |
| Summer Semester | May 3, 2027 |
2026-2027 Rize Course Schedule by Session
| Course # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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| PMGT 320 | ||||||||
| PMGT 370 |
Updated 06-24-2026
Note: Schedule is subject to change
Easily Transfer Credits with JST
UIU accepts the Joint Service Transcript (JST) to help you earn college credit from your prior military training and education or professional experience.
If you’ve taken college courses before, UIU makes it easy to apply those credits to your degree even if it’s been several years since your last class. We accept up to 90 credits from four-year schools or 78 credits from two-year schools.
The university also partners with several community colleges around the country to make the transfer process even smoother, including:
Students transferring from a UIU partner school may qualify for a transfer scholarship!
Admissions and Aid
When you’re ready to apply to UIU-Fort Riley, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Special Programs and Grants
Field Artillery and Air Defense Partnerships
UIU offers special aligned degree programs for the ADA and FA as part of the Army’s CEDP initiative
Corporate Programs
UIU-Fort Riley partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
Military Financial Aid
UIU-Fort Riley accepts all military and veterans aid and offers military tuition grants.
Experience UIU from Fort Riley
As a student at UIU-Fort Riley, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.
Adrianne Watson, '19
Social Sciences
Fort Riley
Finishing my degree helped me to put learning into perspective. It has enhanced my ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to my everyday working relationships.
Contact UIU-Fort Riley
211 Custer Ave., Rm. 102
Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: 785-784-5225
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Upper Iowa University
PO Box 2734
Fort Riley, KS 66442
Awards & Rankings
UIU regularly ranks among the top universities for its affordability, online learning programs, STEM programs and opportunities for military and veteran students.
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