College Unbound (CU)

Published: 10/29/2024 | Last Updated: 05/05/2025

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College Unbound (CU) is a private nonprofit institution based in Providence, Rhode Island, that provides adult learners with a flexible, interest-driven bachelor's degree program. Focused on serving individuals who have faced challenges in accessing higher education, CU combines project-based learning with field studies and support services tailored to help adults complete their degrees. Its curriculum is centered on practical, community-engaged experiences, enabling learners to build marketable skills and leadership competencies.

Adult learners complete general education courses, electives, and specific classes related to a BA in Organizational Leadership and Change. The courses are provided to cohorts in the evenings for convenience. In addition to Rhode Island, CU is expanding into Philadelphia (Delaware Valley) and Washington State.

In 2019 the American Council on Education (ACE) highlighted CU as an innovative approach to higher education.