Upper Iowa University
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,000 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus, and education centers through the U.S. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, affordable, and quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age.
Sara Weichman
Student Recruiter/Transfer Advisor Upper Iowa University-Academic ExtensionTransfer Agreements
Purpose of Agreement
The purpose of the Bucks/Upper Iowa University Academic Extension agreement is to provide bachelor degree completion programs to students who have earned an Associate Degree from Bucks County Community College. Courses for the degree are provided through UIU’s Academic Extension, which includes Learning Centers, an Online Program, and an External Degree Program (independent study.)
This agreement provides
- The transfer of up to 78 relevant credits
- Junior status to students who have completed any Bucks associate degree
- The availability of online courses for degree completion
- Online library and bookstore resources
- Waiving of the application fee to graduates of Bucks
Additional Information Available in Bucks Transfer Services
- Bucks / UIU agreement
- Program advising sheets
- Course-to-course articulation for general education requirements and articulated majors
What this means
Bucks students who have completed any Bucks Associate degree and follow UIU’s application procedure can be assured a seamless transfer to a bachelor degree program.
Program Agreements
Following are some program transfer guides based on the Articulation Agreement with UIU. To determine how courses in other Bucks programs would transfer to Upper Iowa University, please refer to the Equivalencies Guide.
- Business Administration (1009) to B.S. in Business Administration
- Management/Marketing (2015) to B.S. in Management or Marketing
- Small Business Management (2054) ) to B.S. in Marketing
- Correctional Administration (1021) to B.S. in Criminal Justice
- Upper Iowa University Liberal Arts to any UIU major