Current Students

Besides providing you with a quality educational experience, which prepares you for future professional growth, convenience is one of the graduate program's main missions. We want you to enjoy the ease of access to materials and program information at any time. Dr. Rita McKenzie, Assistant Dean of Education and Graduate Studies, and assistant Debra Lenhart, are dedicated to supporting you while you are a student at Buena Vista University. If you have questions or comments, please call 800.383.2821, ext. 2162, or e-mail grad@bvu.edu.

Student Benefits

Students in BVU's graduate program have access to several important benefits. Some benefits apply regardless of students' distance from campus, while others are more readily available to graduate students in the Storm Lake area.

BVU-Microsoft Software Agreement

An agreement between BVU and Microsoft allows registered students to purchase software at a significant discount through collegebuys.org. For information and promotional codes, contact Bruce at BVU's 2Fix .

ACES

BVU's Academic and Cultural Events Series offers first-rate plays, recitals, musical ensembles, and speakers. Complimentary tickets are available to students. More information is available on the ACES website.

Athletic Events / Lamberti Recreation Center

Admission to Beavers football, basketball, wrestling, and other events is open to students and family members who accompany them with the student ID card. The state-of-the-art Lamberti Recreation Center with its pool, indoor track, and weight facilities is also accessible with your ID card. Family members can obtain their own passes for a nominal fee to use facilities when the BVU student is not present.

Affordable Student Housing

Dormitory rooms complete with central kitchen facilities are available at a modest daily rate during the four week summer session on the BVU campus.

Career Services

Establish a credential file that contains transcripts, references, etc. Career Services also has job search resources.