Quality, Accelerated Adult Degrees

University of Dubuque LIFE - Dubuque makes it easier than ever to gain the confidence and reassurance you need to go back to college.

UD offers accredited, flexible, and affordable bachelor’s and master’s degrees designed for your busy adult life. That means there has never been a better time to start or continue your degree.

Let us help you explore your options for advancing your degree. 

“I was so impressed with the University of Dubuque’s versatility and adult learner focus. Their LIFE program is designed with working adults in mind and their weekly class structure maximized the flexibility that I needed.”

— Nathan Kerns (MBA’20, MMCM’20)

LIFE Program

At University of Dubuque, we understand that life happens. As working adults, the cost and convenience of furthering your education can be your two biggest roadblocks—but we have an easy solution. University of Dubuque LIFE (Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement) was designed specifically for adult learners like you who want a quality, face-to-face education without sacrificing time spent with your family and/or career.

The benefits of our LIFE program makes the decision on whether it’s time to go back to school, easy. A few of LIFE’s benefits include:

• Classes are delivered in a face-to-face format, Monday - Thursday
• Five-week classes meet one night per week for three hours (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Begin a class in any of the nine sessions offered per year.
• LIFE is transfer-friendly. We’ll design a plan to guide you toward graduation.
• Childcare reimbursement during class hours and tutoring available.
• Quality education with student-centered instruction.
• Personalized, face-to-face academic advising.

University of Dubuque is an accredited nonprofit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees during the fall, spring, and summer. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify.

As a salute to the service given by the members of our military, we now offer a $250 per credit net tuition rate for all undergraduate and graduate programs offered at the LIFE Program. Learn if you qualify for this rate and start earning your degree today.

“The LIFE Program helped me with my self-confidence and gave me a better business understanding. I am now able to contribute so much more than before I earned my degrees. I made many friends along the way and keep in touch with them.”

— Carrie Jasters (CC'17, MBA'18)

Lee J. Noethe

Senior Director of LIFE Admission - Dubuque

Email

LNoethe@dbq.edu

Phone

(563) 589-3939

Want to learn more about what University of Dubuque LIFE - Dubuque can do for you? Fill out the form and the Admissions Director will reach out to explore options for advancing your degree.

Update on COVID-19 The University of Dubuque LIFE - Dubuque continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and understands the challenges it may have on students, faculty, and staff. Our top priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our UD community. UD LIFE Dubuque intends to offer students the opportunity to take onsite face-to-face classes or remotely as needed.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Evening Appointments Are Welcome

LNoethe@dbq.edu

(563) 589-3939

2000 University Ave | Dubuque, IA 52001

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