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Buena Vista University Fort Dodge opened in February 1975. Located on the campus of Iowa Central Community College, this partnership of a public and a private institution serves the region by offering the first and second years at Iowa Central and the final two years at Buena Vista University.
In addition to a large evening program in Fort Dodge, the location offers weekend and summer endorsements.
- Regional Director
Kathy Schmidt | 712.749.1917 | schmidtk@bvu.edu - Assistant Director
Katie Smith | 712.749.1929 (Call or Text) | SmithK@bvu.edu - Education Coordinator/Advisor
Amy Summers | 712.749.1915 | summersa@bvu.edu - Academic Advisor
Mandie Kimbro | 712.749.1918 (Call or Text) | kimbroa@bvu.edu - Coordinator
Linda Schreier | 712.749.1916 | shreierl@bvu.edu - Financial Specialist
Jamie Fritz | 712.749.1920 | fritzj@bvu.edu - Recruiter
Kristin Jackson | 712.749.1919 (Call or Text) | jacksonk@bvu.edu
Many colleges have full articulation agreements with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at these colleges can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.
BVU has full articulation agreements with these colleges:
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Ellsworth Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Iowa Western Community College
- Marshalltown Community College
- Metropolitan Community College
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Southwestern Community College
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
Conveniently located near: Humboldt, Iowa; Webster City, Iowa; Manson, Iowa; Eagle Grove, Iowa
Connect with us:Buena Vista University–Fort Dodge
One Triton Circle Room 102
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
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