2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304-9954

The University of Charleston in West Virginia is an independent, coeducational, residential university. UC offers baccalaureate, associate, master's and doctorate degree programs.

Academic departments at UC include the division of arts and sciences, the division of business, the division of Health Services, and the center for Pharmacy Education. Baccalaureate programs are available in more than a dozen academic fields. An associate degree program is offered in nursing. Master's degree programs are available in business administration. A Doctorate degree program is available in pharmacy.

Instead of a traditional lecture teacher-centered approach, the University of Charleston utilizes an individualized student learning-centered one. Students move through programs at their own pace, exercising initiative, developing planning and organizational skills, and demonstrating what they've learned. Students maintain personal electronic portfolios of their college work which they take with them upon graduating.

The University of Charleston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Quick Facts:

Enrollment at UC is more than 1,200 with students from over 30 states and 20 countries.

More than 90 percent of UC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, campus employment and loans.

UC has a traditional academic calendar with fall and spring semesters and two summer sessions.

Students can choose from more than 40 clubs on the UC campus, including service organizations, political coalitions, music ensembles, and sororities and fraternities.

Off-campus activities such as white water rafting, skiing, mountain climbing, and biking are available within a one-hour drive from UC.

Intercollegiate and intramural sports at UC include basketball, football, softball, tennis, and many more.

UC participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC).

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