Keystone Program

Union’s Keystone Program

The purpose of Keystone is to support and facilitate a successful transition of selected students who may fall short of meeting regular admission requirements.

Our mission is to encompass and connect the academic achievement, personal strengths, values, goals, and faith for each student.

Keystone Retention Patterns

First Semester Average 90%
First Year Average 75%

What parents are saying:

"Thank you for accepting her in the Keystone Program 4 years ago, and for the support and encouragement you gave my daughter, especially her freshman year. The opportunity and privilege given her to study at Union has been a blessing for our entire family. We will continue to pray for you and the wonderful program you have for new incoming students."
–Parent ‘11

"Thank you for loving and caring for my daughter like she was your own."
–Parent ‘08

"This program was more than I expected. I felt fully informed from our first meeting and confident my son would have the support he needed during his first year. The monthly website for parents was so helpful in keeping me in the Union Loop and I appreciate the immediate response to all my emails and phone calls when I had any questions."
–Parent ‘08

“After much research for a school which provided academic support for students with learning differences, we chose Union because of the outstanding, comprehensive Keystone Program.

The assistance this program has given our daughter has exceeded our expectations. It has provided the safety net she needed while getting acclimated to college. Encouragement and direction are given to each student on a very personal, individual basis. With this program, success is not only possible, it is probable!”
–Parent ‘07

“The Keystone program was truly a gift from God for our son, who needed extra help and support in order to accomplish his dream of coming to Union. The Keystone staff beautifully convey the heart of Union to make a college education possible for those who struggle, yet are willing to work. We will always be grateful for the difference the Keystone Program has made in our son’s life!”
–Parent ‘06

What students are saying:

"Thank you so much for believing in me when I didn't even believe in myself." –Spring ‘11 Student

"I loved the weekly meetings. Academic accountability is something everyone needs."
–Fall ‘08 Student

"I am grateful for what Keystone has done for me."
–Fall ‘08 Student

"I think just being able to talk to and be motivated was the best thing about the Keystone program."
–Fall ‘08 Student

“I have really enjoyed the support I have received from the Keystone Program. The weekly meetings really kept me focused and accountable.”
–Fall ‘07 student

“Keystone was awesome and I would love to continue it next semester.“
–Fall ‘07 Student

“I owe my academic success at Union to the weekly accountability and relationships made through the Keystone Program.”
–Fall ‘06 Student

What graduates are saying:

"I wanted to tell you how grateful I am to you for helping me through my first year of college. I am confident that Keystone and the effort you put into helping me, not only as a student but as a young man, has been a blessing. I have no regrets being involved with Keystone and honestly, I would tell any student who has the chance to be a part of this program they should be without hesitation. Keep doing what you are doing, it is a great encouragement and an effective ministry."
–Spring ‘11 Graduate

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For more information on Keystone
Contact the Office of Academic Support
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, Tennessee 38305
731-661-6568
stignor@uu.edu