Southwestern Community College

Start your journey at Southwestern Community College and complete your bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University without leaving home. We offer convenient, affordable courses delivered in an online format. 

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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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Julietta Coronel
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Buena Vista University
online@bvu.edu
712.749.1000

Term Start Dates:

Term 1: Aug. 25, 2025
Term 2: Oct. 20, 2025
Term 3: Jan. 12, 2026
Term 4: March 16, 2026
Term 5: May 11, 2026
Term 6: July 6, 2026

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