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The BVU Experience
No other college will take you further, embrace your talents, and amplify your strengths like Buena Vista University.
Degree Completion
BVU's 16 locations in Iowa provide different class formats in more than 50 programs that fit into your daily life.
Signature Programs
We may offer nearly 90 majors, minors, and other programs at BVU, but there are a few things we're just really good at.
Happening at BVU
Beavers Gather, Celebrate at Homecoming 2018
BVU Hosts Special Olympics Athletes on Unified Sports Day
BVU Students Team Up with High School to Study Microplastics in Marine Environments
BVU Named a Best Value School by U.S. News and World Report
BVU Education Department Receives Prestigious Grant from National Institutes of Health
BVU Crowns 2018 Homecoming King and Queen
Students Volunteer in Haiti Service Work over Summer
BVU Selected to Lead Civic Learning and Engagement Initiatives by Industry Expert
President Merchant Forecasts the Weather
Regina Appleby Selected as a Campus Election Engagement Project Fellow
First Cohort of Local Education for Service Scholars Arrive at BVU
BVU Online Student Prevails in Wake of Tragedy
Academics
Learn Without Compromise
At BVU, you'll see what it’s like to have a truly personal learning experience, whether you're a first-year, transfer, or graduate student. Choose from more than 90 enriching academic programs and reap the benefits of one-on-one attention from expert faculty.
Academics"It's a great feeling knowing that someone who I look up to, and has given me so much confidence, truly believes in my abilities."
Life in Storm Lake
Stunning beauty surrounds our bustling campus. Need a respite from your busy schedule of student activities, athletics, and engaging classes? Calm your mind on a paddle board, grab a coffee and relax on our lush lawn with a new friend, or take a spin on a pair of ice skates from the rec house.
Our True Promise
With BVU in their corner, nearly all the Class of 2017 landed in a job or graduate school within six months after graduation. That's right, just about everyone. There aren't many sure bets in life, but a BVU degree keeps bucking that trend.
TRUE PROMISE & OUTCOMES
Let's Make it Happen
With an education that's affordable, practical, and personal, you can confidently flip the impossible into a reality. Whether your goals reach near or far, whether you're just starting out or reinventing it all from the ground up—we'll take the leap with you.
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BVU Students Team Up with High School to Study Microplastics in Marine Environments
This semester, six Buena Vista University (BVU) students are working with a Storm Lake High School (SLHS) advanced ecology class to analyze microplastics in marine environments such as Storm Lake. The...
Read MoreRegina Appleby Selected as a Campus Election Engagement Project Fellow
Regina Appleby, a sophomore at BVU, was selected as a 2018 Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) Fellow through Iowa Campus Compact. Appleby has received a $1,000 stipend during for her efforts...
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Alive with Beaver Spirit
Lifelong competitor? Total rookie? There's a place for you in the BVU athletics family. With student-athletes making up one-third of our student body, you'll either be competing or cheering for one of our 20+ athletic teams. We also offer intramural sports and fitness training options for athletes at any level.