UIU-Waterloo: Education Built for Life
From your hometown near Waterloo, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University. UIU’s Waterloo 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 6: July 13, 2026
Session 1: August 31, 2026
Session 2: October 26, 2026
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Academic Programs at UIU-Waterloo
The UIU-Waterloo center offers a variety of online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With a wide range of online and self-paced courses, you can complete your degree in a way that fits your life, and in less time.
Select one of the UIU-Waterloo programs below to explore your area of interest.
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
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Financial Management
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts
- Management
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Teacher Education
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)
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.
Online Courses & Schedule
Course Schedule by Session:
2025-2026 Academic Year
Session 5 (05/18/2026 – 07/09/2026)
Semester Long Summer (05/18/2026 – 08/20/2026)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| PSY 598 Capstone/Thesis I |
Session 6 (07/13/2026 – 08/20/2026)
2026-2027 Academic Year
Session 1 (08/31/2026 – 10/22/2026)
Semester Long Fall (08/31/2026 – 12/17/2026)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| 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 – 05/06/2027)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| 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
Rize Course Schedules
2025-2026 Rize Session Start Dates
| Session | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | August 25, 2025 |
| Session 2 | October 20, 2025 |
| Session 3 | January 12, 2026 |
| Session 4 | March 9, 2026 |
| Session 5 | May 4, 2026 |
| Session 6 | June 29, 2026 |
| Fall Semester | August 25, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | January 12, 2026 |
2025-2026 Rize Course Schedule by Session
| Course # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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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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| AI 530 | ||||||||
| AI 540 | ||||||||
| BSAN 101 | ||||||||
| BSAN 102 | ||||||||
| BSAN 301 | ||||||||
| BSAN 302 | ||||||||
| CYBR 101 | ||||||||
| CYBR 201 | ||||||||
| CYBR 202 | ||||||||
| CYBR 301 | ||||||||
| CYBR 302 | ||||||||
| CYBR 401 | ||||||||
| CYBR 510 | ||||||||
| CYBR 520 | ||||||||
| CYBR 530 | ||||||||
| CYBR 540 |
Updated 04-28-2026
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 Waterloo area to make the transfer process even smoother. UIU holds articulation agreements with schools across the country, including:
- Hawkeye Community College
- Kirkwood Community College
- Northeast Iowa Community College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
- Iowa Central Community 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-Waterloo, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Special Programs and Grants
Corporate Programs
UIU-Waterloo partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
TEACH Grant Available
UIU-Waterloo Teacher Education students may qualify for a grant for educators in Iowa. Learn more about this grant and other grants at UIU.
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.
Experience UIU from Waterloo
As a student at UIU-Waterloo, you can take advantage of the benefits you get as part of a global school community.
Robin Cornelius, '18
All Social Sciences
UIU benefited my life the first day I walked into the building. The staff builds connections and relationships with every student, professional educators deliver learning material relevant to real-world experiences, the curriculum is project based and work based, and the entire program (whichever you choose) prepares you for life after graduation.
Contact UIU-Waterloo
4807 University Ave
#101
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-232-6980
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 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.
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