The mission of University College is to build the foundation for optimal learning essential to first-time freshmen and transfer students. University College serves as the portal of entry for all new students, assists in orienting the students to the university and its policies through a formal class, and provides academic support services to help students succeed in their educational pursuits. The general objectives are:
to assist pre-college and currently enrolled students in acquiring the skills and competencies necessary for success in college;
to assist freshmen, and other students who have not officially declared majors, in a systematic progression through the freshman core curriculum by providing a comprehensive and effective advising system;
to provide a caring and nurturing environment where relevant skills and competencies, collegiate adjustments, career goals, and educational plans commensurate with students intellectual abilities and interests are actualized.
Academic support offered in University College is provided by the Academic Advising Center, the New Student Orientation Program (Student Orientation and Registration ~ SOAR), the Honors Center, the Office of Academic Support Services (OASiS), Testing Services, and TRiO/Student Support Services.
Academic Advising Center, Dora Njigha, Director
(256) 372-5646 (Office) (256) 372-5648 (Fax)
Honors Center, Carla Holloway, Interim Director
(256) 372-5646 (Office) (256) 372-5648 (Fax)
Office of Academic Support Services (OASiS), Dr. Leatha Bennett, Director
(256) 372-5646 (Office) (256) 372-5648 (Fax)
TAN, SI, Changing Lanes Mentoring, BARC
Testing Services, Alfonso Smith, Director
(256) 372-5646 (Office) (256) 372-5648 (Fax)
COMPASS, ACT, ACT Residual, PRAXIS, GED, LSAT, APTTP, CLEP, SAT, Senior Exit Exam
TRiO, Pam Thompson, Director
(256) 372-5660 (Office) (256) 372-5663 (Fax)
Student Support Services, Upward Bound