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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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!
News
University College Congratulates Summer 2025 Graduates
Students who completed degree requirements summer 2025 and did not participate in spring 2025 commencement will have the opportunity to celebrate at the fall 2025 in-person ceremony and spring 2026 virtual ceremony!
For more information: University College Online Degree Programs, Graduation
In-Person Commencement Information: University of Iowa, Commencement
We are looking for YOU! Virtual Graduation Student Speaker Information
Academic Deadlines
Your Academic Advisor Strives to Make a Difference!
Each year graduating students identify faculty and staff who make a positive difference in their lives. Our BAS and BLS advisors are making the cut!
We also want to thank YOU, our BAS and BLS graduates, for your commitment to your goals and aspirations. For pushing through and completing your degree!
Seat Reservations
Although seat reservations are not a brand new phenomenon, they are now a more frequent occurence. Check out the list of courses currently holding spots for you, our online degree students! Seat Reservations, Fall 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.