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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. 

View BAS degree requirements

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

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

view BLS degree requirements
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Leesa Fair, BAS

Leesa had a goal to complete her degree by 50, She and her son, Benjamin, graduated together! "I loved learning online. I could work around my schedule and find the times that worked best for me to do the class work."

Leesa's Story
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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.” 

Rachel's Story
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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.” 

Greg's Story
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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.”

Jennifer's Story
MORE BAS & BLS SUCCESS STORIES!
MORE BAS & BLS SUCCESS STORIES!

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Attention Fall 2023 Graduates! 

To ensure your name is included in the commencement program, AND to avoid a late fee submit your degree application by September 29, 2023. More information about graduation provided at: University College Online Degree Programs, Graduation


The Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Organizational Studies Track earns some well-deserved attention! 

Best Colleges has ranked the BLS, Organizational Studies Track at #7  and states, “Among numerous higher education institutions, The University of Iowa has emerged as a standout due to its commitment to academic standards and unwavering dedication to student success.”

Academic Deadlines

Help Us Celebrate First-Generation Iowa Students! 

On behalf of 1stGen@Iowa, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 2023 1stGen@Iowa Awards. These awards recognize first-generation student achievements as well as outstanding advocacy and support efforts of faculty and staff. Recipients of this year’s awards will be honored in November during the annual National First-Generation College Celebration week festivities.

FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT ADVOCACY

 

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.