Welcome Des Moines Area
Community College!

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally – at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our off-campus learning centers throughout the U.S.; via our correspondence program; and at our international centers. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for students of all ages.

You come out the winner at UIU.

We have a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored to fit the dynamics of your lifestyle. Our flexible programs help you get an education without giving up your lifestyle, career or family commitments.

Nationally regarded distance learning programs

At UIU, you may attend class anytime during the day that fits your schedule. Both of our distance learning programs welcome students from any state and do not require on-site residency.

External Degree Program: Modeled after traditional correspondence learning, it is a paper/email based program specifically designed to make learning as flexible as possible. Using texts, study guides, and other course materials, you learn by completing specific assignments. Assignments are submitted to the instructors by email, postal mail, or fax. You may enroll in a course at any time and take up to six-months to complete the course.

Center Locations: UIU’s learning centers offer evening and weekend classes that provide students the convenience to pursue new opportunities. Our learning centers offer the perfect learning environment where students feel welcome and find a new commitment to pursuing academic goals.

Transfer Your Credits to UIU

Please use the tool below to assist you in transferring your credits to Upper Iowa University.

• Course Equivalents List*

• AA to BS (any major)*
• AS Business Administration to BS Business Administration*
• AAS Accounting Specialist to BS Accounting*
• AAS Marketing to BS Marketing*
• AS Accounting Info Systems to BS Accounting*
• AS Accounting Paraprofessional to BS Accounting*
• AS Business Administration to BS Marketing*
• AAS Management to BS Management*
• AAS Business Information Systems to BS TIM*
• AS Business Administration to BS Accounting*
• AS Business Administration to BS Finance*
• AS Management Information Systems to BS TIM*
• AS Fire Science Tech to BS Public Administration - Fire*
• AA Criminal Justice to BS Criminal Justice*
• AS Criminal Justice to BS Criminal Justice*
• Associate in Science Degree to the Bachelor of Science Degree*
• AS Aging Services Management to BS Health Services Administration*
• AS Human Services to BS Human Services*
• AS Human Services to BS Social Science*

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Upper Iowa University reserves the right to change or correct this information in the event of error. Degree and graduation requirements are published in our catalogs. For more information on how to interpret the above agreement or apply it to your degree program, contact an advisor or a UIU Representative.

Tuition

Faculty and staff of Des Moines Area Community College receive a ten percent tuition discount. Contact your UIU representative for more information.

The rates listed are effective for the school year 2009-2010 starting with Term 1.