In August of 2002, Professional & Online Studies opened its doors on the Newton Polytechnic Campus in partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Since the inception, enrollments have increased every year. More and more local students are taking advantage of the opportunity to complete their Bachelors degree without having to travel far from home.

The degree-completion program allows students to take evening or online classes that lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management, Elementary Education, Psychology, Human Services, or Business Administration (online) from Buena Vista University. Students with an Associates degree, or 60 credit hours, are able to transfer into the program. Financial assistance from federal, state and local funds may be available to qualified students.

2007-08 Term Dates
Term 1- Aug. 27 to Oct. 18
Term 2- Oct. 22 to Dec. 13
Term 3- Jan. 7 to Mar. 3
Term 4- Mar. 6 to May 1
Term 5- May 5 to June 26
Term 6- June 30 to Aug. 18