We know education.
University College is an institution that’s committed to bringing the highest quality academic programs to students looking to continue their education in the St. Louis area.
Washington University has offered outstanding continuing education and professional programs since 1908. As the needs of their students increased, University College, the professional and continuing education school, was founded officially in 1931 and has been serving the St. Louis region ever since.
While their programs and offerings have evolved, their mission has remained the same: to give adult students the opportunity to experience the excitement of attending and earning a degree or certificate from a world-class research institution. With more than 30 programs of study, you’ll find degrees and certificates that will help you advance your career, explore new fields, and grow personally and professionally. Even those who aren’t seeking a degree will find their place—our open enrollment policy allows students to take evening undergraduate courses on a non-degree basis while exploring their interests.
Why Choose University College?
Nationally ranked university
Distinguished faculty and first-rate teaching
Challenging, innovative courses and programs
One of the lowest tuition rates in St. Louis
Accelerated undergraduate options
Generous scholarships and financial assistance available
Personalized advising and career planning
Accreditation & Professional Affiliations
Washington University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the College Board, the American Council on Education, and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Missouri. University College is a member of the Association for Continuing Higher Education, the University Continuing Education Association, and the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs.
Sean Armstrong
Dean of University College
In my role as dean, I will complete the transformation of University College, the university’s professional and continuing education division, as a school for continuing education with a greater focus on accessible pathways for economic mobility and career advancement for residents of the St. Louis region.