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Learning with experience. Every chance to get involved. Invested professors. The opportunity to define who you will become. And inspiring scenery. Buena Vista University is full of reasons to attend. The only question is, where do you start?
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Create Your Own Visit Day
Why go along with the crowd when you can design your campus visit?
Let us show you the areas of campus that are most significant to you. You can meet a professor, chat with President Moore, tour our residence halls, meet with extra-curricular leaders, learn about financial aid, sit in on a music rehearsal or check out a class. It's up to you.
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Scholarship & Net Price Calculator
At Buena Vista University, we are committed to providing the highest quality education at an affordable price. Over 99 percent of our students receive financial assistance. New students, take a look at our easy-to-use Scholarship/Net Price Calculator and we'll provide you with your expected eligibility for scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid!
Fine Arts at BVU
Do you want the chance to create and perform? Buena Vista gives students the chance to express themselves through our art, digital media, music and theatre programs.Find out more and learn how you can get involved at www.bvu.edu/finearts!
Beaver Athletics
Are you interested in playing a sport at Buena Vista University? Our athletic program strives to drive our student-athletes to success in competition, the classroom, and beyond graduation. Learn how to be recruited...
Graduate & Professional Studies – Wherever You Are!
Buena Vista University has several locations on community college campuses near you where adult learners can achieve their goals while still receiving the high-quality education we offer at our Storm Lake campus. Now, you don’t have to travel far to find the best Iowa private college to achieve your career goals.
At BVU, students can earn a private college bachelor’s degree from a highly respected university without packing their bags. Those who want an online school in Iowa can benefit from our approach to online learning, which aims to effectively engage students in their education from anywhere they choose to learn. Learn more...
Admissions Events
Summer Orientation
June 8-9
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Summer Orientation
June 15-16
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BVU Visit Day
July 20
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Show Choir & Jazz Choir Camp
July 26-28
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Summer Orientation for Transfer Students
July 29
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Pre All-State Choral Music Camp
August 1-3
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Student Media Leaders Place Second in National Contest
Buena Vista University's student newspaper The Tack has placed 2nd in the nation for best Online News Web site in the 2012-13 Society for Collegiate Journalists national media contest. Read more...
Guardian Scholars
BVU's Guardian Scholars program provides resources and support to students that have been in Iowa's foster care system. Learn more and apply...