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 5: May 12, 2025
Session 6: July 7, 2025
Session 1: August 25, 2025
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Academic Programs at UIU-Waterloo
The UIU-Waterloo center offers evening classes in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Plus, blending your degree plan with online and self-paced courses widens the possibilities even further.
Select one of the UIU-Waterloo 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.
- Conflict Management
- Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
- Healthcare Informatics
- Social Media
- Supply Chain Logistics
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
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Teacher Education
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)
*Master’s degrees are available online at this location. MBA and MED are 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. 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 Courses
Courses by Session
2024-2025 Academic Year
Session 4 (03/10/2025 – 05/01/2025)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 309 Tch El Movement & Wellness | Acceptance into the UIU Teacher Education Program and EDU 306 or EDU 307 or EDU 308. These courses may also be taken as co-requisites. | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Monday |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
Session 5 (05/12/2025 – 07/03/2025)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 105 Public Speaking | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
Session 6 (07/07/2025 – 08/14/2025)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 202 Contemporary Ethics | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 360 Abnormal Psychology | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
Full Year Schedules
All Distance Learning Options:
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: 9 a.m. - 6 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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