The faculty, counselors, and staff in University College reach more than 10,000 students from throughout the University each year by:

• Assisting 2,500 students at all levels master challenging subjects through tutoring in the Academic Support Center and supplemental instruction services offered through Structured Learning Assistance (2,500 students).
  
  
• Guiding up to 100 Career Exploration (CARE) students who are undecided about major or career choices to fields that match their aptitudes and abilities.
  
  
• Providing courses in reading and study skills through the Developmental Programs and Curriculum Department to more than 650 developmental students who learn how to cope with the demands of college-level learning.
  
  
• Counseling more than 1,200 students per year with regard to career, educational and disability issues at the Educational and Career Counseling Center.
  
  
• Helping all 2,000 new first-year students at the University transition from high school by enrollment in the Ferris State University Seminar.
  
  
• Maintaining the opportunity mission of the University founder, Woodbridge N. Ferris, through such programs as General Studies (200 students) Directed Studies (50 students) and the University College Program (50 students).
  
  
• Motivating and supporting more than 600 gifted and talented students to get the most from their university experiences in the Honors living-learning community.
  
  
• Mentoring 200 first-generation college students as they adjust to university life in the SCHOLAR Peer Mentor Program.