Upper Iowa University - Des Moines, IA

06/03/2026

Plan your future this summer with Upper Iowa University! 🦚

Here at the Des Moines Center, we've got three Admissions Open Houses! Pick the one that works best for you:

📍 June 11 – In-Person (West Des Moines)
💻 July 7 – Virtual
📅 August 11 – Details TBD

Get quick, 1:1 help with applications, transcripts, transfer credits, scheduling, majors, and more. See our events page for current information about each date.

Can’t attend? Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with an enrollment coordinator.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Goals don’t stop after work. 💻🩵

The Adult Learners Excellence Fund supports students continuing their education while balancing careers, families, military service, and real-life responsibilities.

Support their journey before June 30: go.uiu.edu/Momentum26

06/02/2026

Iowa National Guard students, this one is for you!

06/02/2026

Many students start at a community college, which is a great first step! 👟 Upper Iowa University 🦚 would love to be the next step toward your Bachelor's degree.

We've partnered with all of the community colleges in Iowa, along with several in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Texas, and Wisconsin, to offer a Transfer Connection Scholarship. 💰

Learn more here: https://uiu.edu/admissions/transfer-connection-scholarship/

New center and online students who have earned their associate degree from an Upper Iowa University partner school are eligible for up to $1,500 Transfer Connection Scholarship annually. Students who have earned credit from a partner school are eligible for Transfer Connection Scholarship of up to$1...

06/01/2026

Des Moines families, are you looking for a volleyball 🏐 camp for your elementary or middle school player? Take a road trip to Fayette in beautiful northeast Iowa! Your player will get great off-season experience, and you can explore a new part of the state.

Go Peacocks! 🦚

Summer Camps 2026 Registration is now live!!

register at - uiupeacocks.com/vbcamps

05/28/2026

Current students - as we near the end of week 2, hopefully everyone has found their study groove! 🕺

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed—you're not alone! Whether you're juggling multiple classes, tackling challenging material, or just want to strengthen your understanding, our tutor center is here to support you.

It's the perfect time to reach out. Getting help now means you can build momentum, clarify concepts, and set yourself up for success in the weeks ahead. Don't wait until midterms—let's work together to help you thrive! 💪

Ready to connect? https://uiu.edu/academics/academic-support-services/tutoring-writing-services/

We're rooting for you! 🌟

Tutoring and Writing Services are available for all Upper Iowa University students - whether you study online, in-person on UIU's beautiful Fayette, IA campus, or anywhere in between.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country 🇺🇸

In observance of the holiday, Upper Iowa University offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

05/22/2026

Upper Iowa University is proud to be supporting the 18th EANGI Charity Classic. we offer the Patriot Grant and the Military Family Grant to our servicemen their spouses, and their dependent children. come see us on the 11th hole!