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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
Siebens Forum Remodeling in Progress
BVU Announces New Health Sciences Major
BVU Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction
BVU Student Interns with U.S. Department of Justice
Student to Earn Juris Doctor Degree as Part of BVU's 3+3 Accelerated Entry to Law School Program
BVU Students Receive 2018 Governor's Volunteer Awards
Dr. Andrea Frantz Named New Executive Director of National Media Organization
McCorkle Fellows Explore Cuba
BVU Celebrates Sioux City Location with Ribbon Cutting
New Alumni Association Board Members for 2018
BVU Hosts Tech Trek STEM Camp
Beavers March in Storm Lake's July 4 Parade
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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News
Dvergsten and Hustedt Head Buena Vista University Community Campaign
Buena Vista University has announced that Ben Dvergsten and Jennifer Hustedt will be the co-chairs for its 2018-2019 Community Campaign. Upon graduating from BVU in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in...
Read MoreRemembering Elizabeth Merten
Elizabeth S. Merten former Vice President for Business Services and member of the Class of 1985, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 73....
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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 19 NCAA teams. We also offer intramural sports and fitness training options for athletes at any level.
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