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Upper Iowa University

605 Washington St
PO Box 1861
Fayette, IA 52142-1857
Phone: 800-603-3756

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Upper Iowa University's GPA
as graded by student veterans on a 4.0 scale


Veteran Resources:	3.6	^4.0
School Resources:	3.8	^4.0
Faculty:	3.7	^4.0
School Environment:	3.9	^4.0
Career Services:	3.4	^4.0
16 Veterans Recommend

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Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed—in the classroom and in the world. That rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. From our Fayette Campus to our U.S. Centers, our International Centers to our Military Centers, UIU has the people in place to help you succeed.

Meet Our Students

Michael and April - Upper Iowa University
BS - Social Science and BS Health Services Administration
Army Reserves, AREA LEADER, AREA 3, 8th BN, ARCD, as an ARMY RESERVE CAREER View Profile

Academics

Degrees
	Associate Degree
	Bachelor's Degree
	Master's Degree
	First Professional Degree
	Doctor's Degree
	Grants Medical Degree

Certificates
	Less Than One Year Certificate
	One But Less Than Two Years Certificate
	Two But Less Than Four Years Certificate
	Postbaccalaureate Certificate
	Master 's Certificate
	First Professional Certificate

Accreditations
	Regional Accreditation
	National Accreditation
	Hybrid Accreditation
	Programmatic Accreditation

Credits
	School is VA Approved
	Accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
	Part of SOC Degree Network System
	Part of the DANTES external
	Gives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams
	Accepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST
	Gives ACE credit for military training and experience

Policy on the transfer of credits
If you are a transfer student, you may expect to receive full credit for college-level courses completed at other collegiate institutions accredited by any of the following regional accrediting associations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges Upper Iowa University will also consider acceptance of course work in transfer from: • Institutions with specialty accreditation as reviewed and approved by Upper Iowa University. • International institutions that are approved/registered by their country’s Ministry of Education or other national educational governing body as reviewed and approved by Upper Iowa University. • International institutions where transcripts for individual learners are reviewed.

Noteworthy awards or recognitions
2008 Top 60 Military Friendly schools by Military Advanced Education. Recognized in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 as one of the Top 100 Military Friendly schools by Military Advanced Education, 2010 - 2013 Recognized in the top 15% of all colleges by GI Jobs. Get Educated.com - several degree programs ranked as "Best Buys".

Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams
78

	Offers scholarships for military students and veterans
	Offers tuition discounts for military students and veterans
	Offers in-state tuition without residency requirements for active-duty military students
	Can military students called to active service return without penalty
	Military scholarships for dependents
	Military tuition discounts for dependents
	Offers in-state tuition without residency requirements for military dependents
	Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
	Participates in the MyCAA program

	Offers evening programs
	Offers weekend programs
	Offers classroom-based programs on military installations
	Has an on-campus living requirement for students at any point in their enrollment

Support
	Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC)
	Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program
	Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
	Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement
	Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement
	Identifies military dependents on campus
	Has child care facilities on campus

Social Outlets
	Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans
	Has veteran clubs or associations on campus
	Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus
	Has virtual veteran clubs or associations
	Has veteran specific page on website
	Has spouse clubs/associations on campus
	Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site

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	Provides support to specific military installations

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