Strategic Partnerships
Buena Vista University is dedicated to cultivating robust and mutually beneficial relationships with business, industry, the government sector, non-profit organizations, and more.
We are committed to:
- Transforming our communities through affordable educational opportunities
- Shared success – inquire about a BVU educational partnership and learn about the benefits to you, your employees and their families

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Educational Partnerships
For our current partners: Are you an employee, spouse, or dependent of an employee associated with one of our partner organizations? Follow these steps to explore majors, apply to Buena Vista University, and lower your overall tuition costs.
Future Partners
Partner with Buena Vista University and offer educational benefits to complement your current employee benefits package.
Offer benefits to your employees and their families:
- Exclusive partner grants to lower the overall cost of tuition for online/hybrid undergraduate programs and our Organizational Leadership online graduate program
- Exclusive annual partner grants to lower the overall cost to attend our BVU Storm Lake main campus
- Continuing education, training, and workshops

Professional Development
At Buena Vista University, we are committed to your lifelong learning and success. We offer a variety of topics to satisfy your professional development and continuing education needs.
Counseling Series
Counseling Workshops
Join us for live online workshops and earn continuing education hours. Buena Vista University's Mental Health Counseling Program is pleased to offer monthly continuing education webinars on a variety of professional topics.

Explore degrees at Buena Vista University! Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
Our Partnerships at Work
Community College Partnerships
Buena Vista University has a 40+ year history of partnerships with community colleges across Iowa. Students enrolled with the community college partner can complete their degree without leaving their communities. They begin their journey to a bachelor’s degree by enrolling at our partner community college for their first two years and complete their bachelor’s degree with BVU.
Students have the support of their enrollment counselor, personal advisor, and financial specialists. These dedicated staff members assist them through the enrollment process and the entire length of their program. Course plans are tailored to fit students, their goals, and their lifestyle. In addition, students receive tutoring support, enjoy full use of BVU’s library services virtually, and have tech support through 2FIX, the University’s Information Technology Department.
- Western Iowa Tech Community College: Denison / Sioux City
- Southwestern Community College
- Des Moines Area Community College: Carroll / Newton
- Southeastern Community College
- Kirkwood Community College
- Ellsworth Community College
Contact Us
Buena Vista University
ATTN: Strategic Partnerships
610 W Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
StrategicPartnerships@bvu.edu
Katie Smith
Director of Strategic Partnerships
SmithK@bvu.edu
712.749.1929