Unbound from traditional structures, College Unbound meets you where you are—honoring your experiences, supporting your goals, and empowering you to complete your degree.
At College Unbound, we know life doesn’t stop for a college degree. Our innovative model makes higher education possible for adult learners—working professionals, parents, and community leaders—by integrating learning into your life, work, and passions.
Accredited under the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), CU offers a four-year degree program (120 credit hours). Most students finish in an average of 2.16 years.
Students earn credit through Learning In Public (LIP) portfolios showcasing their prior knowledge and lived experiences. By framing and documenting these experiences, students meet the “Big 10” graduation requirements while developing skills to become stronger leaders and enact change in their communities.
Each student has a personalized learning plan, helping them stay on track to graduate. Additionally, flexible courses, childcare, financial aid opportunities, and a strong community of peers make earning a degree possible.
Through College Unbound’s enrollment partnerships, employees gain the skills and credentials needed to grow in their careers and achieve greater economic mobility. Our flexible, workplace-integrated degree programs empower learners to apply real-world knowledge on the job, often leading to promotions, leadership roles, and increased earning potential.
Join a supportive, collaborative learning environment that values you.
We’re not just student-centered—we’re student-driven. You’re in charge of your academic journey, and we’re here to ensure you succeed.
Personalized Learning Plans
Design your degree around your goals.
Single Major Approach
Gain deep knowledge in Organizational Leadership and Change to drive meaningful transformation in your work, whatever it may be.
Cohort Support
Learn alongside a community that feels like family.
Immediate Impact
Apply what you learn to your life and career today.
Flexible and Affordable Education
College Unbound is dedicated to a low-cost, high-touch model.
Credit for Life Experience
Earn credits for demonstrated learning from life experience.
300+ graduates as of May 2025 (completed on an accelerated timeline)
$13,000+ average salary increase after graduation
94% of alumni express greater confidence in their potential after completing their degree
92% retention rate
(fall ‘24 to spring 25)
