Buena Vista University

Transfer students excel at BVU’s Professional &Online Studies

            Buena Vista University’s 15 Professional & Online Studies locations across Iowa offer students the convenience and flexibility to complete their bachelor’s degree without having to travel far from home. For more than 30 years, BVU has helped thousands of professionals advance their careers. 

            “If you want to get an education without leaving your job and family, our program is right for you,” says Marge Welch, Associate Dean for Professional & Online Studies.  “Just as we have already done for more than 11,000 graduates, and are doing for 1,400 current students, we are committed to helping students meet both professional and personal goals.”

            BVU works closely with area communities and partners with community colleges to provide opportunities to a growing number of students each year. The diverse menu of degree programs continues to evolve to meet the demands of the regional marketplace.

            BVU’s Professional & Online Studies program is designed exclusively for students who want to complete their degrees. Staff members at each location facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from community colleges and other schools of higher education.

            A new option for students is the Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree. The BAS degree is for students who have earned associate degrees in fields where their course credit may not readily transfer into an apparent bachelor’s degree program now have the opportunity to complete their four-year degree. The unique structure of the BAS program allows students to focus the degree in the exact area most valuable to them in accomplishing their objectives. With so many areas to choose from, students find it easy to select a field of study to fit with their existing coursework.

            Among the signatures of BVU’s Professional & Online Studies program is the  personalized  academic advising and course programming available to every student. All 15 locations provide personal attention to meet the individual needs of each student. Offices at each location are open during the evening to ensure that faculty and staff are available to answer questions and address student concerns regarding admissions, scheduling, financial aid or career advising.

            Class schedules are tailored to meet the needs of busy nontraditional students. Through the Professional & Online Studies program, students are also able to combine online classes, face-to-face courses and web-based classes to make scheduling even more convenient. This makes it possible for undergraduates with 60 or more credit hours, or an associate’s degree, to earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as two years.

            Rich Clinesmith, instructor of psychology at the Denison location, notes, “Most of the students I teach come to class after working at their job all day. Since we are local, students do not have to spend a long time traveling to class.”

            Buena Vista University offers students a wide range of opportunities for academic and professional preparation that enables them to advance in their careers, as well as explore exciting new opportunities.

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