Academic Overview
Five Schools, One Mission
Your academic journey will be uniquely your own–and it all starts with what inspires you. At UP, you will have the freedom to study what you love in one of our five schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Pamplin School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the Shiley School of Engineering.
Explore, Strive, Work, Grow
Undergraduate Programs
As an undergraduate at UP, you have the flexibility to explore the things that inspire you most in pursuit of your degree. Our UP Core Curriculum offers amazing course experiences to guide your journey and our direct admit programs can get you to your goals faster than ever.
Go Further
Graduate Programs
You will find the support you need when you pursue your graduate degree at UP. Our graduate programs are designed for students from all backgrounds who are looking to elevate their professional background. Whether you're embarking on an academic journey that will shape your career or aiming to develop skills to land your dream job, you will succeed on The Bluff.
Beyond The Classroom
Academic Centers & Special Programs
You can go anywhere from The Bluff and with the options at UP, you won't go it alone. Our Academic Centers host a variety of opportunities to bolster your educational journey including tutoring, courses, as well as lectures and events with exciting guests. Feeling adventurous? Earn credits while you explore your world with special programs like our Honors Program, Study Abroad, and ROTC.