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UDC Operating Remotely as of 12:30 p.m. Today, Monday, March 16

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will move to remote operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. All on-campus activities, including athletics, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations.

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI). The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources


Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to in-person operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission.

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Liberal Studies - AA or AS

Program Overview

Associate of Liberal Arts

Get ready for success at the University of the District of Columbia with a solid foundation of the fundamentals. At UDC, you can choose between the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts degree paths to prepare you for wherever your unique academic journey takes you next.

Before you decide on a four-year degree, why not check off two years' worth of general education and elective requirements?

By completing the Associate of Liberal Arts program, you'll earn an associate degree equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science program. Pick the path that best fits you and take your first step towards a rewarding degree and a successful career!

At UDC, we strategically designed the Associate of Liberal Arts program to fulfill the needs of students who:

  • Are interested in obtaining a two-year degree.
  • Want to complete the first two years of an undergraduate degree in a community college before transferring to a four-year institution.
  • Are undecided and need the opportunity to explore different areas of interest.

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

To qualify for admission to the community college at UDC, you must first take the Accuplacer test. This is a requirement for all entering students. Want to learn about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into the community college at UDC? Select the applicant type (first-time, returning, etc.) that most applies to you and review the requirements.

Start your application today!

Admission Requirements Learn How to Apply

Program Outcomes

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the Associate of Liberal Arts program at UDC? Reach out to us anytime and we will be happy to help!

Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber

Director, Division of Humanities and Criminology
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Office 126C
Washington, DC 20017
202-274-5297
sjowers@udc.edu

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