Course Description
The University of North Alabama (UNA) is a public university in Florence, Alabama. It is the state's oldest public university. Occupying a 130-acre (0.5 km2) campus in a residential section of Florence, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The four cities compose a metropolitan area with a combined population of 140,000 people. The University of North Alabama was founded as LaGrange College in 1830. It was reestablished in 1872 as the first state-supported teachers college south of the Ohio River. A year later, it became one of the nation's first coeducational colleges.
International students can get the American college experience with a traditional garden-style, residential campus, active student body, Division I athletic teams and caring faculty and staff. Students are personally assisted by staff in the Office of International Affairs to ensure a warm welcome full of “Southern Hospitality” and a continuing commitment to student success and well-being.
Why The University of North Alabama?
Location: Florence, Alabama is ranked as the one of the South’s Best College Towns and boasts of a beautiful natural setting on the Tennessee River. Students enjoy the riverfront park, hiking and kayaking off campus or going on an easy drive to several major cities, such as Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville and Nashville.
Campus Life: UNA’s vibrant campus offers many opportunities to get involved, and students at the University of North Alabama receive a complete educational,social, and cultural experience during their time here. Through over 150 student clubs and organizations, there are opportunities for every student’s interest and background.
International Student Services: International students are a vital part of campus life at UNA, and the International Student Services Team of the Office of International Affairs provides a variety of assistance for students as they arrive and adjust to U.S.
Reputation: UNA is nationally-ranked as a top tier public university, and is listed in "U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges" as an institution that offers a quality education at an affordable price.
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