What is the LiFE Journey?
UofM Global has collaborated with FedEx to provide eligible employees* the benefit of higher education. This program, LiFE: Learning inspired by FedEx, is a unique opportunity for students of all education levels to earn a degree. The LiFE Journey takes you from enrollment to graduation. Each student's journey will be a little different, depending on prior knowledge, work experience, education experience and other factors. Your LiFE Coach will help map the best route for you.
Unsure of your eligibility? Please contact your supervisor or a UofM Global Student Advocate to confirm.
LiFE Prep Academy
The LiFE Prep Academy will be the first step for those without a high school diploma or college entrance exam. It’s also the ideal starting point for anyone who started college but will still benefit from lower division credits. Or, it can be a refresher for anyone who hasn't taken a class in a while or is unsure about online classes.
Once you have successfully completed LiFE Prep Academy, you will continue your LiFE journey as a University of Memphis student. Also, once you complete the Prep Academy, you automatically earn 12 college credit hours!
Experience Evaluation
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is a highly individualized process that allows adult and non-traditional students to earn college credit for knowledge, training, and skills gained outside the traditional classroom. This may include professional work experience, military service, training programs, volunteerism, and other unique life experiences. By demonstrating prior learning through documentation or evaluation, students may be able to reduce the number of courses required and accelerate degree completion while having the University of Memphis recognize the value of their experience.
Enroll as a University of Memphis Student
Once you have successfully passed the Prep Academy and/or worked with your LiFE Coach to be admitted as a UofM student, you will begin taking classes to earn your degree. You may select any major offered fully-online by UofM Global. Not sure what major to choose? UofM Global has put together a degree program that's a great fit for FedEx employees and will provide you with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership. All of the courses are online, and the course load will fit within the FedEx employee benefit program tuition allowance for each semester. Plus, taking the same courses as your co-workers will help provide you with additional support along the way!
Become a College Graduate!
Once you successfully complete your degree program, you will officially be a graduate of the University of Memphis. This will change your life forever!
Many of our students have children and families that they support. By earning their college degrees, they're able to impact their family. As we know, the more you learn, the more you earn, so not only are college graduates able to better provide for themselves and families, they pass that desire to learn down to their children. They show them that with hard work, you can achieve anything. These are the lessons that can be passed down from generation to generation.
If you want to learn more and talk to your LiFE Coach, complete this form or contact lifebyglobal@memphis.edu or 844.302.3886.