Online & Distance Education

Lifelong learning. Lifelong success.

Online & Distance Education expands access to high-quality educational opportunities through a variety of methods, technologies and exemplary support services. We provide leadership in the planning, promotion, and support of credit courses and programs that fall outside traditional campus coursework.

Our office will operate on a reduced schedule from December 23 to January 1. Regular business hours will resume on January 2, 2025. For urgent matters, please email online@uni.edu, and someone will get back to you. Wishing you happy holidays!
Top 3

Best online college in Iowa

UNI was named the third best online college in Iowa by College Choice in 2022.

20%

Top in the nation

Ranked among the top 20% nationally in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Master's in Education Programs" in 2024. 

#2

in the Midwest

UNI maintained its rank as the Midwest’s second-best regional public university in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2023-24” report.