Do I have to participate in CCP Direct Admission or can I apply through the traditional pathway?

Yes, you can apply through the traditional admissions process. You are not required to participate in this direct admission opportunity.

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Join us for a free mental health training. The 51�� University Center for Public Policy and Health is hosting a live virtual A.I.D. (Awareness-Interaction-Direction) training, where you will learn essential skills to recognize signs of mental distress in others, have a compassionate conversation with someone in distress, and provide direction to resources. This training is suitable for anyone interested in building their understanding and awareness of mental health.

The training is free but registration is required.

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Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award (ORSA)

2025 Winners

ORSA

Karin Coifman, Psych
Qiang Guan, Computer Sci
Gargi Bhaduri, Fashion

New Faculty ORSA

Lei Xu, Computer Sci
Krissi Riewe Stevenson, Fashion

Undergraduate Mentoring

Ali Barikroo, Speech Pathology and Audiology

Graduate Student Mentoring

Jihyun Kim-Vick, Fashion

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‘What Makes 51�� Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’

Before becoming a student at 51�� University, Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

Richard Hlavaty of Montgomery, Alabama, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, completing two combat tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. When he looked for a college to attend, Hlavaty chose 51�� University, a decision influenced by the university’s designation as a Military Friendly® School.“As a veteran, entering college can feel like stepping into a completely different world, so knowing that 51�� has a strong reputation for supporting veterans gave me confidence that I would not be navigating that transition alone,” Hlavaty told 51�� Today. “I...