FAYETTE, IOWA (May 10, 2021) — Even before Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated its 2020 and 2021 graduating classes on May 8, UIU students, faculty, and staff were already anticipating the start of in-person classes this fall. With it are plans for offices and academic services to be available for in-person visits at all 21 US education-locations, pending state and local restrictions. In addition, residential living, student activities, food service, and all other aspects of campus life at Fayette Campus are expected to once again have the familiar feel of a vibrant community.

"Our planning teams continue to collaborate closely with Public Health and monitor COVID-19 in each respective area," UIU President William R Duffy II said. "If things continue to trend as they have the last few months, our students should be close to enjoying the same unique Peacock experience that they did prior to the pandemic. One thing is certain — students will continue to get a quality education and an engaging university experience unlike any other."

In addition to Commencement, UIU has begun to carefully host internal and external events on Campus, such as Orientation, Advising, and Registration (OAR) Days, Visit Days, ACT testing, summer athletic camps, weddings, and the Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar location commencement ceremony. UIU officials will continue to work with public health agencies to receive guidance on best practices for safely hosting each event.

UIU students, faculty, and staff continue to be asked to maintain distancing, wear face coverings in group settings or when distancing is not possible, practice good hand-hygiene, and stay home when ill to further limit the potential spread of COVID-19. UIU encourages students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated when able. As Session 1 nears, UIU will provide all students, faculty, and staff with additional information and guidance.

About Upper Iowa University: Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, non-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students — nationally and internationally — at its Fayette, Iowa, campus, along with 21 US locations as well as a location in Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple-delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual-enrollment programs for high-school students as well as continuing education and professional-development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

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