Welcome to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies


Mission Statement

Undergraduate Studies, a division of Academic Affairs, is headed by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies who reports directly to the University Provost and Chief Academic Officer.  Its mission is to assure that Florida Atlantic University provides students with baccalaureate programs of the highest academic quality in a supportive environment which promotes successful completion of their degrees.  Advancement of this mission is supported by a number of ancillary academic services which, under the supervision of the dean, make major contributions to the enhancement of the undergraduate experience.  They include: Freshman Academic Advising Services; Center for Learning And Student Success (CLASS); International Programs; Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence; Testing and Evaluation; University Center for Excellence in Writing; University Scholars Program; and Writing Across the Curriculum.

Through the combined efforts of the dean and these services, Undergraduate Studies contributes to the fulfillment of the university mission which is, in part, “…to serve its region, state and nation by preparing students to make meaningful contributions to an increasingly complex global society.”

Edward E. Pratt, Ph.D.
Dean, Undergraduate Studies