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University College was created to assist returning students and students with academic need in making a successful transition into college life. Students who are accepted into UCA through University College (or “UC”) are generally nontraditional students who are returning to college or beginning college for the first time later in life, or students who are required by state law to complete two or more transitional courses based on their ACT scores. Once a UC student has successfully completed any required transitional courses as well as 12 hours of General Education credit, he or she is fully admitted into a two-year or four-year UCA degree program.

University College offers important benefits such as faculty dedicated to working with students with developmental needs, as well as intensive academic advising. UC is also home to the Academic Success Center, the campus-wide tutoring center, where all UCA students have access to math and science tutoring. Finally, any student at UCA who is interested in completing an Associate of Arts Degree applies for the degree through University College.

If you want a college degree, but are not sure you are prepared for college-level work, UC can make the difference.

Dr. Julia Winden Fey    
Director

The goals of the University College include:

• Preparing students for upper division baccalaureate programs;
• Preparing students for careers requiring post secondary education through the associate degree level;
• Providing under-prepared students with opportunities to achieve entry level skills in reading, writing and mathematics;
• Developing over time, in conjunction with the Division of Academic Outreach and Extended Programs, opportunities to improve employability, enhance career skills, and attain personal enrichment through courses, seminars, workshops, and other continuing education programs.

University College will fulfill these goals by providing the following programs and services:

• Serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at UCA for less well prepared students, developing support services and curriculum to meet student needs;
• Offering freshman and sophomore-level courses leading to an Associate Degree in General Studies or other associate degrees offered by the university;
• Working with the Division of Undergraduate Studies and other university support services, to provide instructional programs and tutorial services that assist under-prepared students;
• In conjunction with the Division of Academic Outreach and Extended Programs, developing additional selected continuing education and adult education programs, including associate degrees or certificates, to meet occupational or technical needs in the community.