Web Page: http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/evening/
The Evening College provides undergraduate degree programs for students who, for various reasons, choose to attend evening classes. Thirty one degree programs are offered through the Evening College. Courses needed as prerequisites for graduate programs are available. In addition, persons who want to maintain their professional competence or broaden their educational background without pursuing degree work will find a broad array of courses which may be taken for credit or on an audit basis.
Recognizing the value of continuing education and career advancement, many St. Louis institutions, businesses, and industries encourage their employees to avail themselves of the educational opportunities offered by the Evening College. The Veterans Administration has approved full time and part time study for educational benefits.
Since most Evening College students are employed full time, they normally carry less than a full academic load. To enable students to carry as many courses as they wish, the Evening College schedules classes after 5 p.m. and limited offerings on Saturday mornings. Classes and degree programs are conducted according to the same standards as the day program.
Course Areas
The Evening College offers courses in the following areas: anthropology, art, astronomy, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, economics, education, English, French, geography, geology, German, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, and Spanish.
Academic Advising and Program Planning
New students are encouraged to consult with an academic adviser to develop programs appropriate to their needs. Students can see an academic adviser by calling or stopping by the University Advising Center, 225 Millennium Student Center, (314)516-5161. All students may come to the University Advising Center for advising, see a faculty adviser in their department, or see a professional adviser in their college, school or professional school.
Facilities
The facilities of the University of Missouri St. Louis, including the computer center, library, laboratories, cafeteria, cashiers, bookstore, financial aid, health service, and admissions office, are open in the evening. Evening College students are also eligible to participate in any of the university sports programs that interest them. The athletic facilities of the Mark Twain Building are available.
Alpha Sigma Lambda
The Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honorary scholastic society for Evening College students. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least four semesters of college or university work, completed a minimum of 24 semester hours in the Evening College, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2, and be enrolled in the Evening College.
Career Outlook
Many graduates of the Evening College have found their careers advanced upon obtaining their degree. Some have entered new careers in midlife, and others have found personal satisfaction in the acquisition of knowledge for its own sake. The Evening College staff consists of advisers with extensive experience concerning adult students' needs. Call the Evening College office, 516-5161 for more information.