UNA Finish in 4

The University of North Alabama is dedicated to your academic success and because of this; we want you to finish in four years!

UNA’s new “Finish in Four” campaign will provides incentives for you to graduate in four years.

Everyone knows college is four years and we have a moral obligation to our students, parents and the community that we will graduate students in four years.  It’s good for you, for the economy and helps reduce the debt burden!

How is this done?  A central component of UNA’s “Finish in Four” is a new banded tuition plan by UNA.

What is banded tuition?  Instead of charging per credit hour, UNA will now offer one rate for 12-18 credit hours.

Take the guesswork out and plan with a purpose!

The average student takes five to six years to complete a four-year degree. At the University of North Alabama, you will be anything but average. You will be the leader of the pride.  With Finish in 4, we are leading the pride to help students graduate on time.

Here’s what’s next:

• Register and enroll in 15-to-18 semester hours
• Commit to staying on track
• Connect with dedicated staff to guide you through this process
• Seek Career Center and major planning assistance early and often

Benefits:

• A clear, four-year degree plan of what courses to take. This plan will be your degree map to success.
• Additional sections for many courses and added seats in many more.
• A knowledgeable academic support specialist/faculty advisor to guide you, and help track and assess your progress
• Career planning assistance and resources for on-campus and future employment
• More time to transition into the next phase of your life; whether it be, advanced studies or gainful employment
• More savings by keeping student loan debt to a minimum

Tips for graduating in 4 years

• Check with your academic support specialist/faculty advisor once a semester to ensure you’re making progress toward degree completion
  • Login into student Portal
• Earn 30 Credits a Year
  • Examples:
    • 15 credit hours Fall & 15 credit hours Spring
    • 12 credit hours Fall, 12 credit hours Spring & 6 credit hours Summer
      
• Manage Your Finances
  • Apply for FAFSA early
  • Apply for scholarships, fellowships, and grants through Academic Works
  • Understanding how you will pay for school is key to graduating on time
• Avoid Excess Credits
  • Only take courses that count toward your major
• Ask for Help
  • Whether in your academic life or personal life, there are dedicated staff and numerous resources to assist you
  • If you are not sure where to start, talk with your academic support specialist/faculty advisor
  • Resources:
    • Success Center (e.g., Tutoring)
    • Dropping/Failing Courses
    • University Health Services
    • Disability Support Services
    • Student Counseling Services
    • Career Center
      
    • CARE Team

Plan Your Year Now With Our Year-by-Year Guide to Finish in 4.