Iowa Lakes Community College: Spencer

Start your journey at Iowa Lakes Community College in Spencer and complete your bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University without leaving home. We offer convenient, affordable courses delivered in online and hybrid formats. 

This site is conveniently located near Emmetsburg, Iowa; Estherville, Iowa; Spirit Lake, Iowa; Okoboji, Iowa; Sheldon, Iowa; Algona, Iowa; Jackson, Minnesota; and Worthington, Minnesota.

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Transfer to BVU

BVU has transfer agreements with Iowa’s community colleges, helping you get the most out of your hard-earned credits.

Contact an academic advisor at 712.749.1000 to see how your credits will transfer.

SEE HOW YOUR CREDITS TRANSFER

In 2018, the median of bachelor’s degree holders earned

$1,344 more per month

than those with only associate degrees.

U.S. Dept. of Labor

Affordable Degrees

We want to make quality college education affordable for everyone. We’ll help you see if you qualify for loans or grants.

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Peggy Bates
Peggy Bates
Associate Director of Student Success
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Emily Hamerlinck
Emily Hamerlinck
Education Coordinator/Advisor
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Contact Us

Buena Vista University–Spencer
1900 N. Grand Avenue
Spencer, Iowa 51301
online@bvu.edu
712.749.1000

Term Start Dates:

Term 1: Aug. 28, 2023
Term 2: Oct. 23, 2023
Term 3: Jan. 8, 2024
Term 4: March 4, 2024
Term 5: May 6, 2024
Term 6: July 1, 2024

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