University of the District of Columbia

Chartered in 1974, the University of the District of Columbia is the only fully-accredited public institution of higher education in the nations capital. As an urban land-grant university, it supports a broad mission of education, research and community service and offers bachelors and masters degrees in the College of Arts and Science, School of Business and Public Administration and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Also included in the university system is the David A. Clarke School of Law. In August 2009, UDC inaugurated a new community college which offers more than 20 associate degree and certificate programs as well as over 25 workforce development programs to prepare students for successful careers and academic advancement. As the Districts alma mater, UDC attracts students of every age from the Washington, DC region, the nation and the worldproviding innovative, results-driven programs that enrich our city with educated, qualified students, ready to work and contribute to its overall prosperity and quality of life.