Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Upper Iowa University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Upper Iowa University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 38% of students who start college at Upper Iowa University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Upper Iowa University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Upper Iowa University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Upper Iowa University?

Upper Iowa University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Upper Iowa University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Upper Iowa University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Upper Iowa University

When choosing a major, Upper Iowa University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Upper Iowa University.

Student Designed Majors

Upper Iowa University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Iowa University

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Does Upper Iowa University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Upper Iowa University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Upper Iowa University Have An Online Program?

✅ Upper Iowa University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Upper Iowa University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Upper Iowa University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Upper Iowa University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Upper Iowa University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Upper Iowa University Require Internships?

❌ Upper Iowa University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Upper Iowa University

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Upper Iowa University Library

The main library on campus is the Henderson Wilder Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Upper Iowa University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Upper Iowa University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Upper Iowa University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Upper Iowa University does not have any ROTC programs.

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