The University College is an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic unit that offers student-centered academic programs and services that enhance students’ success.

Our richly diverse population of students includes traditional and adult learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills through credit, non-credit, and continuing education programs; high school dual enrollment students experiencing college for the first time; and students who are pursuing a graduate degree who want to work for a college or university after graduation.

The University College coordinates existing university resources and develops new initiatives to promote academic excellence and enhance student retention and persistence. Our programs and services focus on assisting students with developing the knowledge and skills needed for success in the collegiate environment and the world beyond IUP.

As a hub for academic success, the University College houses Academic Enrichment Programs, the ACT 101 grant, the Advising Center, the Career and Professional Development Center, Disability Access and Advising, the Kathleen Jones Writing Center, the IUP Navigators, Student Outreach and Advocacy, Student Transition and Support, and the Title III Program.

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News

Emily Briggs: The Leap That Changed Everything

Emily Briggs is a navigator, and she has a navigator. That’s because, in addition to helping students, she’s a graduate student in the Applied Archaeology master’s program. That’s a destination she never saw for herself, but she’s excited for what’s ahead.

IUP Sees Highest Retention on Record of New, First-Time, Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Students, Increase in Undergraduate Enrollment and New Students, Increase in Persistence Rate

For fall 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania achieved record-breaking retention for new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; increases in both the number of undergraduate degree-seeking students and new, first-time, bachelor’s degree-seeking students; and an increase of 5 percentage points for continuing student persistence (students continuing for a third year of study).

Newly Designed Advising Center Promotes Student Success

Students coming to the Advising Center in the University College will find a more comfortable and private space this fall thanks to a fresh new design inspired by student needs. Students can get help at the Center with advising and scheduling questions, exploring a new major or change in major, reviewing degree requirements and the timeline to graduation, and exploring minors and certificates.

Another 37 IUP Members Earn ACUE Course Badges

Funded by IUP's Title III grant and organized by the University College's Title III Grant Program, ACUE courses continue to add valuable professional development to the IUP community. Two courses were offered this summer: "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" and "Designing Student-Centered and Equitable Courses."

Another 14 IUP Employees Complete Life Design Studio Training

14 members of the IUP community completed the June Virtual Life Design Studio training this summer, bringing the total to 24. Life Design is being infused into several aspects of IUP students' learning experience, such as the Career and Professional Development Center's programming and our new UNIV 101: First Year Learning course.