College Navigator
The U.S. Department of Education provides institutional and consumer information about Buena Vista University through College Navigator.
Athletic Participation & Financial Support
View federally reported information about BVU athletic participation and financial support through the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) database.
View Athletic Participation & Financial Support Data
For additional information, please contact the Director of Athletics.
Degrees & Academic Programs
Explore BVU's undergraduate and graduate degree programs, requirements, and courses.
For additional information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs or the Registrar's Office.
Academic Facilities
Facilities and Services available to students with disabilities (Storm Lake campus)
Nearly all buildings on the Buena Vista University campus are handicapped accessible. Students seeking assistance regarding accessibility should contact the following individuals:
- For assistance with the academic program, including accessibility of courses, laboratories, or academic materials, students should contact the the director of the Center of Academic Excellence, 712-749-1237.
- For assistance with the co-curricular program, such as residence halls, food service, student activities, or other programs, students should contact the dean of students in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business/Siebens Forum, 712-749-2123.
Facilities and Services available to students with disabilities (Online and Graduate Programs)
Nearly all buildings are handicapped accessible. Students seeking assistance regarding handicapped accessibility should contact their BVU site director.
View information about the physical facilities that support BVU's academic programs.
Accessibility Services & Facilities
BVU provides accessibility services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Students seeking academic accommodations or assistance with access to courses, laboratories, academic materials, or other academic experiences should contact the Center for Academic Excellence at 712-749-1237.
Students seeking assistance related to housing, dining, student activities, or other aspects of campus life should contact Student Success at 712-749-2123.
Online and graduate students seeking accessibility assistance should contact BVU for support and appropriate accommodations.
Faculty
View information about Buena Vista University faculty and instructional personnel.
For additional information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs.
Professional Licensure & Certification Disclosures
BVU provides disclosures for educational programs designed to prepare students for professions requiring state licensure or certification.
Students considering a licensure program should review BVU's professional licensure disclosures to determine whether the program meets educational requirements in the state where they are located or intend to seek licensure.
Programs with professional licensure or certification considerations include:
- Accounting
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Teacher certification and endorsement programs
- Social Work
- Professional School Counseling
- Master of Education in Educational Administration
View Professional Licensure & Student Location Information
State Authorization Reciprocity
Buena Vista University participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which supports interstate access to postsecondary distance education.
Information Security
Safeguarding Confidential Electronic Information Policy
This Buena Vista University Information Technology Services (IT) Policies and Security Manual includes policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to ensure the integrity of BVU IT systems and reflect responsible stewardship of BVU IT resources.
Read Safeguarding Confidential Electronic Information Policy
Student Body Diversity
View information about BVU student enrollment, including gender, race and ethnicity, and financial need.
View Student Body Diversity Report
For additional information, contact the Director of Institutional Research.
Transfer of Credit
Review BVU's policies for accepting undergraduate transfer credit, course equivalencies, and articulation agreements. Graduate transfer-credit requirements are available in the BVU Academic Catalog.
View Undergraduate Transfer Credit Information
Written Arrangements With Other Institutions
BVU maintains written agreements with other institutions for certain academic and pre-professional programs.
View Written Arrangements in Academic Catalog
Student Outcomes
Completion & Graduation Rates
View completion and graduation information for full-time, first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students.
View Completion & Graduation Rates
For additional information, contact the Director of Institutional Research.
Education Program Outcomes & Licensure
View outcomes and licensure information for BVU education programs.
View Education Program Outcomes & Licensure Information
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placement
View information about BVU graduate outcomes, including employment and continued education.
View Graduate Outcomes & Job Placement Information
For additional information, contact Career Services.