University of Phoenix (UOP)

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix became one of the first online universities designed for working adults. We offer a powerful combination of career guidance, personal support and flexible learning opportunities — all with options to help save ng opportunities — all with options to help save time and money on your degree. Here, the best time for class is when it fits your schedule, so you can balance it all — work, family and school — by focusing on just one 5-to-6-week course at a time. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org opens in new window), which validates the University and the quality of our academic programs. Our students learn career-relevant skills from our faculty — leaders working in business, technology, healthcare, education and more — who bring a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom. Because we know your life doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, we offer personal support and resources by phone, chat or email to encourage your success as a student and beyond. And with so many ways of staying connected to an inspired community of students just like you — who understand what it takes to keep going and can motivate you along the way — you’re never alone. As a transfer-friendly University, we accept transfer credits from over 5,000+ schools; plus, we provide students with the opportunity to have relevant experiences — everything from life experience to past jobs — evaluated for potential credit to help our students get the college credits they deserve when going back to school. We believe our students: Deserve quality academic programs that are career-relevant and are offered by an accredited institution Should be supported by qualified staff and faculty, as well as by University efforts to help aid them on the path to graduation Should be the singular reason we continue to advance the quality, career-relevance and convenience of our academic programs Are entitled to transparency so they can make informed choices about their educational and financial future Should have the freedom and ability to choose the educational institution that best meets their needs We believe, as an institution, we should: Ensure we are valuing students’ time and money. Market responsibly and demonstrate integrity in all of our materials, exposures and engagements Collaborate with employers, public or government officials and regulators, researchers and peer institutions to enhance the experiences and outcomes for our students Be accountable to our students, our regulators and the general public for delivering skills, knowledge and opportunities through our educational programs Maintain financial stability as a measure of accountability to students, a means to provide for the long-term viability of our programs and an indicator of our ability to invest in the student experience The mission of University of Phoenix is to provide access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. The vision of University of Phoenix is to be recognized as the most trusted provider of career-relevant higher education for working adults. The University will earn that trust through our: ...view more