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Start as soon as you’re ready. UIU sessions start every 8 weeks.
UIU-Madison: Education Built for Life
From your hometown near Madison, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University.
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 6: July 10, 2023
Session 1: August 28, 2023
Session 2: October 23, 2023
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Take the next step to become a UIU student
Online Programs from UIU
UIU offers online classes in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Select one of the programs below to explore that area of study.
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Communication Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Financial Management
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Marketing
- Nursing, RN-BSN
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Science
- Supply Chain Management
Master’s Degrees
- 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)
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.
View Available Online Courses
2022-2023 Academic Year
Session 5 (05/15/2023 – 07/06/2023)
Session 6 (07/10/2023 – 08/17/2023)
2023-2024 Academic Year
Session 1 (08/28/2023 – 10/19/2023)
Session 2 (10/23/2023 – 12/14/2023)
Session 3 (01/08/2024 – 02/29/2024)
Session 4 (03/11/2024 – 05/02/2024)
Session 5 (05/13/2024 – 07/04/2024)
Session 6 (07/08/2024 – 08/15/2024)
Full Year Schedules
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 Madison area to make the transfer process even smoother. UIU holds articulation agreements with schools across the country, including Madison College.
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-Madison, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Special Programs and Grants
Transfer Connection Scholarships
Transfer students from partner schools can transfer up to 78 credits to UIU and qualify for scholarships!
Military
If you’re in active service or a veteran of the U.S. military, we’ll help you secure the unique education benefits available to you.
Corporate Programs
UIU-Madison partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
Experience UIU from Madison
As a student at UIU-Madison, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.
Amy Kriebs
UIU Alum and Current MBA Student
Sometimes as adults we had a previous experience with school that didn’t go well and let our fears sink in. Going back to school has been life changing. I love the sense of community at UIU with other adult learners in my classes.
Awards & Rankings
UIU regularly ranks among the top universities for its affordability, online learning programs, STEM programs and opportunities for military and veteran students.
