Continue your academic journey with the flexibility, convenience, affordability, and
the exceptional quality of an online degree from the University of Iowa.
 

Bachelor of Applied Studies

Designed for community college graduates seeking to complete a four year degree online who have 60-semester hours of transferrable college credit. 

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

For transfer students with an associate degree or  have 24-semester hours of transferrable college credit. 

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Diana Nemshick, BLS

Dianita always felt like an integral part of the Hawkeye family. The University of Iowa’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among all students made her proud to be a Hawkeye.

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Rachel Farrow, BLS

“All of my professors and classmates did a great job of making me feel a part of the greater UI community.  I even made friends in some of my classes.” 

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Greg Hauswirth, BAS

“The satisfaction of completing the degree was really the only motivating factor when I started the process.  Since then I have found that my career has indeed benefitted.” 

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Jennifer Montgomery, BLS

“Completing my degree is most certainly helping me in my career,” says Montgomery. “My degree ties directly in with the work I do here at IDPH and the work that our office does on behalf of the citizens of Iowa.”

MORE BAS & BLS SUCCESS STORIES!
MORE BAS & BLS SUCCESS STORIES!

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The BAS/BLS Fall 2024 Newsletter is HERE! 
The wait is over! Enjoy our FALL 2024 edition of BAS/BLS news.

 

Daily Iowan Recognizes UI Undergraduate-to-Graduate Degree Programs

The Undergraduate-to-Graduate (U2G) program allows students to earn both their bachelor's and master's in five years. In addition, there are programs open to our online and transfer student population!

Learn more and discover if there is a U2G program that fits your needs: 
The University of Iowa Undergraduate-to-Graduate (U2G) Programs and Guidelines

Academic Deadlines


Seat Reservations! 
Although seat reservations are not a brand new phenomenon, they are now a more frequent occurence. Check out the list of courses that currently have seats reserved for students enrolled in online degree programs here: Seat Reservations, Spring 2025

 

Academic Deadlines
Use the button here to access a calendar showing up-to-date deadlines for registration, course drops; including tuition and fee reduction deadlines, degree application, u-bill due dates, university holidays, and more.