School Profile Everglades University - 1014 Words

School Profile: Everglades University Everglades University was founded in 1990 under the name American Flyers College. Although they originally only offered Associate of Science Degrees, they changed their name in 2000 and added a variety of Bachelor of Science degrees. These include standard majors, such as business administration and Information Technology, and harder to find majors such as aviation management and professional aviation. In fact, Everglades University was one of the first higher learning institutions to offer an accredited Bachelor of Science degree in alternative medicine. Everglades University’s mission is to provide a quality education experience to adult student by creating an academically collaborative environment†¦show more content†¦Regardless of the major, Everglades University focuses on improving the students’ written, verbal, analytical and technical competencies. Everglades University also offers successful distance learning programs. Everglades University Accreditation Details -Everglades University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). - Everglades University belongs to the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) organization. Everglades University Application Requirements Undergraduate students who want to be considered for enrollment must complete an admission’s application, submit verification of high school graduation or GED completion and provide transcripts for any colleges attended. Students must make arrangements to take Everglades University’s entrance examination. Alternatively, they can submit their American College Testing exam (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. Students will need a score of at least 15 on the internal exam, an SAT score of 800 or an ACT composite score of 17. Graduate students will need to submit their official transcript that they have earned a Bachelor from a college that is accredited by a Department of Education-recognized higher learning institution. They will need to have a 2.0 GPA for their undergraduate degree or a 3.0