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    Welcome to the University of Charleston!

    At UC, we welcome the thinkers, the inventors, the business leaders, the poets and artists, the athletes, the game changers, and the discoverers. You’ll find your home here among bright, passionate students and faculty, an innovative curriculum, and a supportive atmosphere. Our smaller campus is perfect for your biggest dreams. Start your journey here. We’ll help you get there. Wherever it is you want to go.

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    College Tuition - Undergraduate Majors/Academic Programs - Online Courses

    Find out more about how surprisingly affordable our tuition is, our wide range of programs, and how you can fit getting your UC degree into even your busy life.

     

    UC College Tuition

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    Academics

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    Possibilities for Your Future

    Whatever your dreams — to start your own business, to work in health care, to teach the next generation, or even if you don’t quite know what your dreams can lead to yet — you will find a program here that fits.

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    Online Courses

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    Continuing Education Online

    Busy life? We get it. That’s why UC offers online degrees to help you accomplish your goals without interrupting your life. We offer both undergraduate and graduate level programs to help you fit your degree into your life.

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    Graduate & Doctorate Programs

    UC is home to a distinguished group of graduate level programs, many of which are hybrid or online to accommodate working adults.

     

    Pharmacy School

    Pharmacy School

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    Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

    The Pharmacy School offers you personalized attention in a small classroom setting. Our emphasis is on rural health and underserved communities, and our students learn in both the classroom and through community service outreach.

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    Business & Leadership

    MBA - MFAcc - MSSL - MSCS - DEL

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    MBA MFAcc MSSL MSCS DEL

    The goal of our School of Business and Leadership is to equip you with real world knowledge and experience to help you lead a corporation – or to start your own. We offer a unique mentoring program, international practicums, and the opportunity to succeed in today’s fast changing business world.

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    Physician Assistant

    Physician Assistant

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    Physician Assistant Program

    The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is unique in emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare, as well as teamwork and collaboration among students.

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    More Good Things About UC

    UC Scholarships

    Download our Scholarships Fact Sheet

    Be accepted to the University of Charleston, and you could be eligible for significant scholarships. (Scholarships listed in our Fact Sheet are only for undergraduate students.)

    UC Honors College

    Do you have a 4.0 high school GPA? Join an elite community of University of Charleston students in the UC Honors College. Learn more about our Honors College.

    UC Course Schedules

    Your journey begins in the classroom. UC’s outcomes-based curriculum requires each course and degree program to have clear statements about the skills or knowledge a student must demonstrate (competencies) to meet a specific learning goal (outcome). View our detailed course descriptions.

    Global Connection

    UC students come from all over the US and the world, creating a campus that is diverse, exciting and provides a global perspective to all of our students. In addition to our growing number of international students, we also offer many study abroad opportunities. A world of opportunities awaits you at UC!

     

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    International Students Represent 43 Different Countries

    Australia

    Azerbaijan

    Bahamas

    Bahrain

    Bosnia

    Belgium

    Brazil

    Burma

    Canada

    Chile

    Colombia

    Croatia

    Ecuador

    France

    Georgia (Russia)

    Germany

    Ghana

    Greece

    India

    Ireland

    Israel

    Italy

    Jamaica

    Kiribati

    Lebanon

    Mexico

    Netherlands

    Nepal

    New Zealand

    Norway

    Romania

    Rwanda

    Saudi Arabia

    Seychelles

    So. Georgia / So. Sandwich Is.

    South Africa

    South Korea

    Spain

    Trinidad and Tobago

    United Kingdom

    Venezuela

    Vietnam

    Zambia

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    Upcoming Events

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    July 21-22
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    University News

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    June 19
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    UC School of Pharmacy offers ExRx summer camp

     

    ExRx Boot Camp
    ExRx Boot Camp  
    June 8
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    UC Announces New Employees and Member of Advisory Committee

     

    Candace Layne
    Dr. Candace Layne

    Eric Smith
    Eric Smith  
    May 10
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    UC President Dr. Edwin H. Welch Announces Retirement

     

    Dr. Edwin H. Welch
    Dr. Edwin H. Welch  
    May 4
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    UC Announces New Provost

     

    Dr. Kim Spiezio
    Dr. Kim Spiezio