We believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
I've finally found an education that's tailored to my life and academic goals.
In 1976, John Sperling founded University of Phoenix so working men and women could go to college and earn their degree. What began in Phoenix, Arizona, grew to become the largest private university in North America with more than 100 campuses and learning centers. Now, students come here for an education that is relevant to their lives, and to the world around them.
Whether you go to class online or on campus, you'll find:
- Class times that fit with your work, family and social life.
- Small class sizes for engaging discussion and interaction with your classmates and instructor.
- Faculty who combine their personal knowledge of the field with proven academic theory.
- Up-to-date curriculum that is developed in collaboration with faculty and industry experts.
- Personalized student support from a team of advisors who help you from enrollment to graduation.
- A world-class online library that is available 24/7, so you have access to scholarly research, when you want.
How It Works
There's more than one way to earn a degree. Find out what works for you.
Flexibility.
I don't have free time. I work. I have kids. I run a household. But I want my degree.
University of Phoenix exists because there are thousands of people like you who want an education, but can't afford to put life on hold for four - or more - years. Many of our students are working adults who have families and demanding schedules.
Everyone at University of Phoenix, your classmates, instructors and advisors, understands the sacrifices you're making to get your degree. Our learning model reflects this. We help you fit school into your life. That means you can take classes online, on campus or both.
It's still a lot of work, and we definitely won't say it's easy. But getting your degree is possible - if you're willing to work hard and be a little creative with your time.
You can be a full-time student. Even when you're a full-time mom and work full time.
Flexibility. Another reason to become a Phoenix.
We believe that every adult deserves the opportunity to earn a college degree. University of Phoenix was established to provide options for a high-quality, higher education.
We offer classes on campus and online, so you can pursue your educational goals and still work and keep up with all of your other commitments. While widely available, not all learning formats are offered at all locations.
Campus-Based Learning.
Go to class near your home or work.
- Attend class once a week at night or on the weekend. At some campuses you can choose day classes, too.
- Meet with your learning team at least once a week.
- Complete assignments on your own, as well as with your learning team.
Online Learning.
Go to class online from anywhere you want.
- Online learning lets you "participate" in class through online forums.
- You access reading materials, lectures, questions and assignments from your instructor online, so you can study when - and where - you want.
- Build teamwork skills by collaborating online on assignments with your learning team.
Earn your degree one course at a time.
My life doesn't operate on the semester schedule.
University of Phoenix offers higher education that's designed for working students - and our year-round schedule reflects this. Instead of the traditional college course load, you take one course at a time. And, you can begin your degree program almost any month of the year. It's hard enough to squeeze a degree program into your already-packed schedule, but we make it possible.
When you're juggling work, family and finances, you shouldn't be juggling classes.
Earning your degree one course at a time. Another reason to become a Phoenix.
Gain knowledge you can use tomorrow, not in four years.
I'm looking for a degree program that teaches me what I need to know—not what a textbook says is important.
At University of Phoenix, you learn from a curriculum designed by experts in your field of study, whether you're earning your associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Our curriculum is developed in collaboration with our faculty and industry professionals to ensure that it is up-to-date and relevant. This means our programs aren't wasting your time; instead, you're gaining knowledge one day that you can use at work the next. Program availability varies by location and learning format.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management programs are programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu.
The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; cacrep.org).
The University of Phoenix Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education is pre-accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012. For additional information, visit teac.org.
Licensure Information
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NOTE FOR VIRGINIA ASSETS: For regional assets with multiple VA locations listed, pick one of the campuses to list. You do not need to list all. For assets geo-targeted for one VA location, list that specific location. For national advertising, list the Richmond Campus.
The University's central administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Florida: Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308. Georgia: Authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. Indiana: Fully accredited by the Indiana Commission for Postsecondary Proprietary Education. AC-0188. Indianapolis Campus: 7999 Knue Rd., Suites 100 & 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250; Northwest Indiana Campus: 8401 Ohio St., Merrillville, IN 46410. Ohio: Registration Number 1154320. Cleveland Campus: 5005 Rockside Rd., Ste. 130, Independence, OH 44131-2194; Cincinnati Campus: 9050 Centre Pointe Dr., Ste. 250, West Chester, OH 45069-4875; Columbus Campus: 8415 Pulsar Place, Ste. 100, Columbus, OH 43240-4032. Puerto Rico: University of Phoenix operates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. South Carolina: 1001 Pinnacle Point Dr., Columbia, SC 29223. Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Tennessee: Memphis Campus: 65 Germantown Court, Ste. 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus: 616 Marriott Dr., Ste. 150, Nashville, TN 37214; Chattanooga Campus: 1208 Pointe Centre Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421. Clarksville Learning Center: 141 Chesapeake Dr., Clarksville, TN 37040; Franklin Learning Center: 377 Riverside Dr., Franklin, TN 37064; Murfreesboro Learning Center: 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Virginia: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has certified University of Phoenix, <Richmond Campus>, to operate in Virginia. University of Phoenix, <Richmond Campus, 6600 West Broad Street, Ste. 200, Richmond, VA 23230>.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). The University's central administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. For information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html
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When it comes to paying for college, you have options
Let's face it, college is expensive. But, that's no excuse for not going to school. There are a lot of ways to pay for your education - including grants, scholarships, loans, payment plans and more.
Options include:
Federal Financial Aid
We participate in many federal student aid programs, including the low-interest Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. There is no charge for processing financial aid applications. Your enrollment advisor can discuss these options and walk you through the process while helping you with your application for admission.
Financing Options
We offer numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course or block at a time - rather than an entire semester or year at once. Alternatively, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program.
Company Funding
University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs. In fact, many of our students receive all or part of their tuition from their employers.
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