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.”
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News
Graduation, Spring 2025!
Congratulations to all upcoming graduates! Deadlines are approaching. Don't miss your opportunity to prepare ahead (and avoid late fees)!
- University College Ceremony Options
- Spring 2025 Degree Applicantion Information
- We want YOU to consider speaking at the University College Virtual Recognition of Graduates!
- Planning to attend in-person? UI Commencement Site
The BAS/BLS Newsletter
FALL 2024 edition,
BAS/BLS news
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.