Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS). Under the leadership of the Interim Dean, Dr. Alphonso Keaton, the OUS is committed to working synergistically with the University’s eight colleges and school to ensure an integrated academic experience for all undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University.

Through working with the academic departments, the OUS encourages the use of innovative instructional methods for all disciplines with an emphasis on rigor, relevance and responsiveness to the academic and professional needs of the PVAMU undergraduate. We provide opportunities for students to participate in experiential learning opportunities that are an essential component of the undergraduate learning experience, through High Impact Practices i.e. research, internships, and service learning.

As a component of the academic leadership team of the Office of Academic Affairs, the OUS is committed to serving the University in achieving its mission by working to:

  • Assisting students as they transition to PVAMU from high school or other educational institutions, identify a major, complete their Core Curriculum, participate in HIPs/Career Exploration and complete the requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
  • Ensure high quality undergraduate degree and certification programs that are rigorous and current.
  • Establishing new degree programs and reviewing existing programs for quality and coherence through the Undergraduate Council and in collaboration with colleges and departments
  • Provide administrative oversight and support for: the Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program, the Core Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation, Academic Advising, Undergraduate Policies and Procedures, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives, Undergraduate Research and other HIPs initiatives

Contact Us

The Office of Undergraduate Studies is in Evans Hall Room 307 and 308.

Alphonso Keaton

Dr. Alphonso Keaton
Dean, Office for Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor, Department of Biology

akkeaton@pvamu.edu
936-261-3166

Kristalyn Bell

Kristalyn Bell
Program Coordinator

kmbell@pvamu.edu
936-261-3185