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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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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
[email protected]

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