Atlantic University

What is the accreditation of Atlantic University?

Atlantic University reports institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole; it is different from a separate professional accreditation for an individual degree program.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but an applicant should confirm both the institution's current status and the eligibility of the particular program before relying on aid. It also does not compel another college to accept transfer credits: the receiving institution decides which courses satisfy its requirements. Students pursuing a licensed profession should separately check any program-specific accreditation or licensing rules that apply to that field.

What are the admission requirements at Atlantic University?

Atlantic University reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Applicants seeking a degree should be prepared to document high school completion or a recognized equivalent, such as a GED credential; open admission does not eliminate documentation or program requirements.

Prospective first-year students should use the current application instructions to identify the required form, official school records, and any placement or program-specific steps. Applicants should not assume that a portfolio, essay, recommendation, or SAT or ACT score is required for every degree. Likewise, admission to the institution and admission to a particular course sequence may involve different decisions. The appropriate deadline is the one published for the applicant's intended term and program.

Atlantic University also reports accepting dual credit. A student bringing college coursework completed during high school should request a course-by-course evaluation rather than assume every credit will apply to the chosen major. The institution does not report granting credit for life experience or Advanced Placement exams.

What are the application fees and waivers at Atlantic University?

The reported application fee is $30. This is an application charge, not a tuition payment or a deposit that reserves a place in a program.

Before paying, applicants should check the current application for the amount charged to their applicant category and for any fee-waiver instructions. A student who needs a waiver should ask the admissions office about eligibility and the request process before submitting payment; a waiver should not be assumed to apply automatically.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Atlantic University?

Students considering Reserve Officers' Training Corps should not assume that Atlantic University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Guaynabo campus. Participation through another college would depend on that branch's rules and an arrangement that permits Atlantic University students to enroll.

A prospective cadet should ask the relevant ROTC host unit to confirm cross-enrollment eligibility, travel and scheduling requirements, and whether the intended Atlantic University degree qualifies for any scholarship. ROTC scholarships have their own selection rules and may carry military service obligations; admission to Atlantic University alone does not establish ROTC eligibility.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Atlantic University?

Atlantic University generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but accepting a student for admission and applying particular courses to a degree are separate decisions. Transfer applicants should expect their prior coursework to be evaluated against the requirements of their intended program.

Applicants should prepare official transcripts from every college attended and identify the degree they intend to pursue. Before enrolling, they should request a written evaluation showing which courses count toward general education, major requirements, or electives. That evaluation is especially consequential in sequential studio and technology programs, where a transferred course may award credit without replacing a required skills course. Students should also confirm any minimum credits that must be completed at Atlantic University and the application deadline for their intended term.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Atlantic University?

Study abroad should be treated as an individually approved academic plan, not an assumed part of an Atlantic University degree. A student interested in an overseas semester, short course, or international internship should first establish how it would fit into the chosen program.

Before committing to an outside provider, the student should obtain written approval for the courses, credit value, and degree requirements they would satisfy. Financial aid eligibility, additional travel expenses, and the scheduling of required studio or technology courses also need to be checked in advance. Approval to participate in a program is not the same as a guarantee that all its credits will transfer.