This partnership provides DMACC students located in and around Des Moines the opportunity to complete a UNI degree without the need to attend classes in Cedar Falls. Students will enroll in online UNI classes upon completion of a DMACC 2-year degree. There are four degree completion pathways available at a distance (see details above).

At this time, face-to-face UNI courses are not offered at the DMACC-Urban campus. UNI coursework is completed online through Blackboard and interactive video conferencing platforms.

UNI staff members Paul Sapp and Jacie Rogers are both located at the DMACC-Urban campus and are available to answer any questions you might have. Students are welcome to stop by their office, email UNIatDMACC@uni.edu, or call 515-248-7219 to learn more.

Students enrolled in programs through the UNI at DMACC partnership can complete the FAFSA each year at www.fafsa.ed.gov to be eligible for financial aid. Please note that Guided Independent Study courses are not eligible to receive financial aid - check with your advisor for more details.

Hundreds of DMACC students transfer to UNI's beautiful campus in Cedar Falls every year. Learn more about the UNI transfer programs at majors.uni.edu.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies and Criminal Justice BAS - Students work with an advisor to complete coursework relevant to their educational goals. Therefore, students are able to start at any time.

Elementary Education BA - Offered using a cohort model in which a group of students progress through the course sequence together, this program begins in the Spring term of odd years. The next scheduled cohort will begin January 2021.

Managing Business and Organizations BAS - The first cohort will begin in August 2020.

Yes. Upon completion of your DMACC coursework or 2-year degree, you will apply for admission to one of the four programs listed above at uni.edu/apply.

Your UNI advisor is committed to your success and will be there every step of the way as you work toward your degree. Our advisors have deep experience and recognize the unique needs of adult learners. 

We hope that you and your advisor will form a trusted partnership during your program.

This will depend on the program and the number of credits you have already earned. Our degree completion programs typically assume students have already completed an associate’s degree, which leaves around 60 credits to be completed at UNI. 

Most programs are designed for part-time enrollment and can be completed in a little over three years.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies - 60 hours of transferable college credit or an Associate of Arts degre.

Criminal Justice BAS - Associate of Applied Science degree and a minimum 2.0 GPA

Elementary Education BA - Associate of Arts degree

Managing Business and Organizations BAS - Associate of Applied Science degree, a minimum  2.0 GPA, and at least two years of relevant work experience

Whether you complete a UNI program online or on-campus, rest assured you are receiving a quality education from dedicated UNI faculty that is designed to launch or elevate your career. 

Just as there is no difference in the level of instruction, there is also no difference in how the degree will display on your transcript. All degrees awarded at UNI are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission.