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About University College

Our mission is to offer every exploratory (undecided) student the opportunity for success through the engagement with faculty and staff, the development of educational plans, the clarification of career and life goals and the appreciation of the value of the core skills developed through UMKC's general education.

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Goals of Our Program

We aim to offer all exploratory students the opportunities for success.

Declared major

Our students declare a major by the end of the 3rd semester (45 credit hours) or earlier.

Clear rationale

Students can describe their rationale for their major choice.

Clarification of career and life goals

Students have a network and gain understanding on how to clarify and confirm their goals.

Network of support

Build supportive community network with faculty and staff that encourages achievement of advising goals and degree completion.

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Tailored advising

UCollege has full-time professional advisors to help direct and facilitate your path to declaring a major. We believe this is an intentional and thoughtful process which should take place early on in your academic career. Our goal is initiate your responsibility in the decision and to provide the needed resources and information to make an informed, timely decision.

To set an appointment, call 816-235-UNIV(8648) or schedule an appointment through UMKC Connect.

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UCollege courses

In addition to the robust general education offerings, UCollege has developed courses specifically with exploratory students in mind.

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Admissions

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UMKC Essentials

Build communication and critical thinking skills and hone your creative abilities by taking general education courses in subjects of interest.

Career Services

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