Center for Undergraduate Studies

Greetings and welcome from the dynamic team of The Center for Undergraduate Studies at Virginia Union University where the success and retention of students are our primary focus. Our team is committed to working with all students to facilitate their completion of the General Education Core. Upon satisfying the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements, students will transition to their desired majors housed in the School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies; the Sydney Lewis School of Business; the School of Humanities and Social Sciences; and the School of Math, Science and Technology. With our General Studies (GST) courses students will acquire fundamental study skills, develop critical thinking skills, gain an awareness of community, and cultivate a commitment to service and excellence.

The competent, caring and student-centered staff of the Center for Undergraduate Studies provides the following services and programs:
• Academic Advising and Support for Athletes and Transfer Students Services
• Academic Advising and Support for Probationary Students and Undecided Majors
• Academic Advising Support for University Faculty
• Bridge Program / Summer Institute
• Brighter Future Initiative
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• Disability Services
• General Studies Testing
(COMPASS, Criterion Online Writing Evaluation for Higher Education, CAPP)
• Honda All Star Challenge
• Tutoring Services
• Writing Center

It is our goal that the services delivered by the Center for Undergraduate Studies will provide students with the necessary tools and support to ensure their academic success.


David S. Hood, Ed.D.
Director, Center for Undergraduate Studies