The Division of Academic Affairs encompasses all academic degree programs and academic support programs. The academic degree programs are located within one of the four colleges (College of Business, College of Education, Caudill College of Humanities, College of Science and Technology) and the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy (IRAPP). The academic support units, such as the offices of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs and the Office of Academic Support and Retention, are designed to serve the diverse n eeds of faculty and students.

Academic Affairs supports the mission of the University by providing undergraduate and graduate learning experiences of the highest quality for all students, by offering a comprehensive array of services designed to maximize student success, by supporting continuous professional development of all faculty and staff and by serving as an educational resource to communities and organizations throughout the region and the state.