Upper Iowa University has been providing quality degree programs for 150 years and has 19 extended campus locations in the US and in international markets, such as our Vancouver, Canada Center, in addition to our residential campus in Fayette, Iowa.

Delivering excellent educational degree programs for our students has always been, and continues to be, our number one priority.

Over the last six years, we have been providing degree programs in Vancouver in partnership with Pattison College.

It is with great regret that we announce the Ministry of Advanced Education asked us to close our operations in British Columbia as of today (April 11, 2007).

At this time our primary concern is focused on our students and alumni, and making sure they have all the resources and support they need to continue their education.

Our transition plan includes the following:

STUDENT RESOURCE INFORMATION

1. Assistance for our students who would like to transition into another UIU degree program at one of Upper Iowa’s facilities outside of Canada.
   
   Students have the option of continuing their UIU degree at the Fayette, Iowa campus, or at one of the other Centers located in the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, or Malaysia.  Also students may  transfer to our Online program or External Degree Program if they choose to do so from their country of origin.
   
   To find out more about transfering to another UIU program or location:
   Contact Pamela Humphrey (humphreyp@uiu.edu), Director Central Office International Programs at 1-800-553-4150 extension 5251 or 563-425-5251
    
2. Assistance for those students who would like to transfer to a college or university in British Columbia.
   
   Among the universities in British Columbia to which UIU students may choose to transfer are: Sprott-Shaw Community College (offering an approved BBA degree program), Farleigh-Dickinson University, Malaspina University-College, Kwantlen University College and University Canada West.
   
   To find out more about transfer to a college or university in British Columbia:
   Contact Pamela Humphrey (humphreyp@uiu.edu), Director Central Office International Programs at 1-800-553-4150 extension 5251 or 563-425-5251
   
   Students who choose to transfer to another college or university  will need to verify with  their transfer criteria and communicate with them directly.
    
3. To request an official copy of your transcript:
   
   Print the "Transcript Request Form" and fax it to 563-425-5771, Attention International Programs, or send it by mail to Lynne Seabrooke, Assistant Registrar, International Programs, Upper Iowa University, PO Box 1857, Fayette, IA 52142.  Since we need your signature, we do not accept emailed copies of the request.
    
4. Finally, we will be more than happy to assist those students who have paid advance tuition and who would like a refund of their tuition.
   
   Contact Pamela Humphrey (humphreyp@uiu.edu), Director Central Office International Programs at 1-800-553-4150 extension 5251 or 563-425-5251.

ALUMNI RESOURCE INFORMATION

Upper Iowa University has been and continues to be a member in good standing with the appropriate US and International accreditation bodies.  Ending our relationship with Pattison College and departure from Canada has no effect upon your degree status.  

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

http://www.uiu.edu/general/about/accreditation.html

Thank you for your interest in helping Upper Iowa University communicate with our students and alumni during this difficult time of transition.

Please feel free to contact us with your comments and questions at either of the contact email and or toll free number provided.

International Programs Office Staff:

• Lynne Seabrooke, Assistant Registrar, 563-425-5267, seabrookel@uiu.edu
• Virginia Larimer, Assistant Registrar, 563-425-5797, larimerv@uiu.edu
• Linda Medberry, Administrative Assistant, 563-425-5338, medberryl@uiu.edu