University College News

IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland has announced the next step in the evolution of the University College. Programs in the University College, several additional student support services, and the University Libraries will be joining together as the University College.

There are 12 workshops scheduled for this semester focusing on a variety of topics to help students make the most of their college experience. The University College staff and peer mentors are prepared to help you with note-taking skills, ways to improve your study skills, finding on-campus employment, set goals, and get ready for summer.

The fall Crimson Common Hours are coming to an end with this week’s workshop, “Managing Stress,” as the last for the semester. Crimson Common Hours will resume on January 23, 2020.

When Angaziya Malenge delivers her remarks at the ribbon cutting for IUP’s University College on August 27 at 9:00 a.m., she’ll be speaking from experience. Malenge, a sophomore sociology human services major from Pittsburgh, part of the first class of University College explorers in fall 2018, is the student speaker for the ribbon cutting event, which is free and open to all.

Welcome letter from the University College staff to incoming freshman EXPL students. Here you will find information on upcoming events and tips for making your first semester a success.

University College staff supported the Office of New Student Orientation and the Office of the Student Advocate in kicking off the first session of the fall 2019 Freshman Orientation season this past weekend.

On Tuesday, April 30, the University College held an end-of-semester event in the Humanities and Social Sciences building to celebrate students, faculty, and college and peer mentors for their dedication and success during the past year.

To give our students the best possible start, IUP has developed the University College to support students as they seek the academic path that fits their career goals. The UC is intended to meet a student where they are, and helps them get the most from their education right from the start.