University College

Our mission is to provide a high quality first-year experience that facilitates successful student transition to a degree program and promotes student development as life-long learners and global leaders.

About us

The University College provides wrap-around, holistic experiences that offer broad groupings of inclusive educational opportunities, services and supports for student engagement and success. 

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Foundations Curriculum

The Foundations element of Johnson C. Smith’s Liberal Studies Program is just that: the structural foundation upon which a student’s education is constructed.

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First Year Experience

To provide students and their families a comprehensive on-boarding to University life and academic achievement services.

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Biddle Institute

A division of the University College, the Biddle Institute exists to preserve Johnson C. Smith University’s commitment to open access to educational opportunity.

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Center for Metacognitive Study

The Center for the study of Metacognitive Variables functions as a research center and think tank within Johnson C. Smith’s University College.

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