University Of The District Columbia

UDC extends beyond its campus footprint, offering easy access to world-famous monuments, political intrigue and cultural attractions everywhere you look.An education here opens doors to opportunities that can only be found in the nation’s capital.

Our Role In Community

The only public university in the nation’s capital and the only urban land-grant university in the United States, The University of the District of Columbia is committed to a broad mission of education, research and community service. Established by abolitionist Myrtilla Miner in 1851, the University of DC offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees.

And a host of workplace development services designed to create opportunities for student success. The University is comprised of a Community College, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, and the David A. Clarke School of Law.

Mission

Embracing its essence as a public historically black urban-focused land- grant university in the nation’s capital, UDC is dedicated to serving the needs  of the community of the District of Columbia, and producing lifelong  learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors and beyond.

Vision

All students will achieve their highest levels of human potential.

Core Values

• Excellence
• Collaboration
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Integrity