The purpose of Keystone is to support and facilitate the successful transition of conditionally admitted students into the learning community of the university. Our mission is to encompass and connect the academic achievement, personal strengths, values, goals, and faith for each student. To achieve this mission, the Office of Academic Support will assist in a seamless transition through deliberate and intentional programs outlined in an individualized Keystone Plan. Central to this plan is the development, defining, advising, and supporting of Keystone students through ongoing communications between parents, students, and the academic community.

Keystone Program Opportunities

• Support for Keystone students will continue through out the first year of study at Union University.
• Academic advising will be provided through the Office of Academic Support for students with/without a selection of a major.
• Weekly, biweekly or monthly advising meetings will be provided for Keystone students dependent upon the level of need, age, and maturity of the student, as determined by the Director of Academic Support.
  
• Keystone students will enroll in the course, Christian Learning in the University Experience, CLU 196, which will include study and reading skill enhancements. The course will be taught by the Director of Academic Support and a reading specialist.
• ENG 195, Critical Skills in Compostion, will be provided for students as needed to expand research and writing skills. This is a one hour graded course designed and taught through the English Department.
• The Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment and/or Math Lab will provide free tutoring services for students needing individual academic tutoring. Students needing supervised study times will be prescribed on an individual basis.
• Keystone Orientation meetings will be provided to assist parents and students in understanding the university’s policies and procedures as well as specifics concerning Keystone.
• Keystone will provide both students and parents with a personal resource for academic information and support.
• Each Keystone student will be evaluated and reviewed at the end of each semester.
• A nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per semester will be charged for Keystone participation.
• Keystone students are eligible for applicable institutional, state, and federal financial assistance.