University of North Alabama

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Welcome to the University of North Alabama, where educational excellence thrives in the Shoals region of Alabama's rich cultural heritage. UNA is an extraordinary place. As the oldest public University in the state, we have a fascinating history and a great story to tell.
As a regional, state-assisted institution of higher education, the University of North Alabama pursues its Mission of engaging in teaching, research, and service to provide educational opportunities for students, an environment for discovery and creative accomplishment, and a variety of outreach activities meeting the professional, civic, social, cultural, and economic development needs of our region in the context of a global community.
At UNA, we answer these questions each day with an emphatic YES! Our faculty and staff are talented professionals who are committed to helping students succeed. The environment is safe and supportive, and the campus is stunningly beautiful. Our grounds' serenity is complemented by the adjacent historic district and vibrant downtown area of Florence --Alabama's Renaissance City. It is an ideal setting in which to live and study.
The University of North Alabama offers graduate study courses leading to degrees and professional certifications so our students may increase their knowledge, further their careers, and succeed in their fields. Eligible students who do not wish to pursue a course of study may use individual graduate courses to serve another professional, vocational, or personal interests.
Graduate degrees are offered in various programs and concentrations. The University provides the plans of graduate studies through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, and the Anderson College of Nursing.
Students who wish to enroll in graduate studies must be admitted officially to graduate studies on a formal application. Consideration for graduate studies is based on qualifications, as outlined in the graduate catalog. Each graduate program has specific admission requirements.
The Financial Aid office offers assistance in helping you find ways to pay for your college education. Whether you need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), accepting Student Loans, information on Direct Plus Loans for parents, or how to apply for scholarships, we are happy to provide support for you. You can also learn about alternative loans and payment plans.
The Honors College invites you to be a part of an extraordinary opportunity at the University of North Alabama. A shared focus on postgraduate success unites students, faculty, and staff. Everything we do in the Honors College is designed to make postgraduate success a reality for our students … success as our students define it and on their terms.
Our work is not done until our graduates succeed in whatever path they choose after college. To this end, the Honors College offers a total undergraduate experience - academic, social, residential, and extracurricular. And we follow up with our students after graduation to assist in whatever way possible. We are open to all majors, backgrounds, races, nationalities, and beliefs. We seek excellence in you and ask only that you share your passion for amazing with us.
Over 90% of our graduates are employed in their degree fields or are pursuing graduate work related to their majors. Apply today and be remarkable with us. The University of North Alabama (UNA) is a well-recognized, best-value public university with over 187 years of history. UNA is the state's oldest four-year available University, with a 21st-century education and student success approach. We are committed to providing students with excellent knowledge at a competitive cost.

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