Concordia University Ann Arbor

What is the history of Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Concordia University Ann Arbor began in 1963 as Concordia Lutheran Junior College, established to prepare students for church service. It later became Concordia College and then Concordia University Ann Arbor. In 2013, it joined Concordia University Wisconsin; the two campuses operated as one university rather than as separately accredited institutions.

That history matters to applicants because older descriptions of Ann Arbor do not necessarily describe its current offerings. The university announced major changes to Ann Arbor operations beginning in 2024. A prospective student should obtain written confirmation that a particular program is accepting students at the Ann Arbor campus for the intended term, rather than relying on historical enrollment figures or a program's former campus listing.

What are the faculties and departments at Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor's academic offerings have been part of Concordia University Wisconsin's broader academic organization, not a separate set of independently accredited faculties. Historically associated fields include education, business, nursing and other health professions, ministry, and the liberal arts.

Students evaluating a major need to distinguish three questions: whether Concordia University Wisconsin awards the credential, whether the program currently admits students, and whether its required courses and clinical or field placements can be completed in Ann Arbor. A program appearing in a university-wide catalog does not, by itself, answer the campus-location question. This distinction is particularly important in nursing and teacher preparation, where supervised placements and state requirements also shape the course of study.

What is the location of Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Concordia University Ann Arbor's campus is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, east of the city's downtown area. The city offers access to regional employers, health-care facilities, and cultural activities, but the campus should not be confused with the University of Michigan.

Ann Arbor is reachable by road from the Detroit metropolitan area. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a practical major-airport option, although the trip requires ground transportation. Students planning to commute should assess their actual class and placement locations: a program administered by Concordia University Wisconsin may not hold every activity on the Ann Arbor campus.

What is the mission and vision of Concordia University Ann Arbor?

Concordia University Ann Arbor has a Lutheran educational identity. As part of Concordia University Wisconsin, it has described its purpose in terms of developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ and the world.

Its affiliation with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod has informed chapel, ministry, and service opportunities alongside academic study. Applicants need not assume that every program has the same religious requirements. They should check the current catalog for the curriculum and participation expectations that apply to their intended degree and campus.