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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!

News

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University College Congratulates the Spring 2025 Graduating Class

Livestream link to the Spring 2025 ceremony: University College Spring 2025 Virtual Recognition of Graduates Ceremony

Spring 2025 Faculty Speaker:  Debra Trusty, Ph.D., Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction and lecturer in Classics department at The University of Iowa.

Spring 2025 University College Student Speaker: Elizabeth Barnt, Bachelor of Applied Studies (Creative Writing Emphasis), 
Lawson, MO

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Your Academic Advisor Strives to Make a Difference! 

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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! 

From the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost: Faculty & Staff Who Made a Difference, 2025 


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, Summer and 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.