University of the Potomac

For the two-year college in West Virginia, see Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

University of the Potomac
Motto	Knowledge for the global community
Established	1991
Location	Washington, DC, Vienna, VA, USA
Campus	Urban, Online
Nickname	Potomac, UOTP (two nicknames)
Affiliations	Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website	http://www.potomac.edu

University of the Potomac (formerly Potomac College^[1]) is a for-profit^[2] higher education institution in Washington, DC, and Vienna, Virginia. The school offers certificate programs, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, and Graduate program degrees in accounting, international business, government contract management, business, cyber security and policy, network security management, hospitality and tourism management, healthcare administration and information technology. University of the Potomac is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. ^[3]

Program structure

University of the Potomac’s programs are tailored to a working population who seek the education necessary to reach the next career level. Qualified students can earn degrees in as few as 18 months, allowing them to more easily balance their jobs and families with school. Additionally, all courses are offered online.

Admissions and financial aid

University of the Potomac has an open admissions policy. Applicants (those who qualify) are eligible for both Pell grants and federal student loans.^[4] This university was one of 15 sites that made deceptive or questionable statements to Government Accountability Office investigators posing as applicants in 2010.^[5] The list included University of Phoenix, Kaplan College, Argosy University and 11 other for-profit institutions.

History

The University of the Potomac Board of Trustees announced its new President and CEO, Dr. Clinton Gardner in May 2013.^[6] Gardner had been a leader in higher education since 1985.

Locations

The university offers courses at two locations in Washington, DC and Vienna, Virginia as well as online. Both locations are easily accessible by public transportation, and the Washington, DC location is only a few blocks from the Tenleytown metro station on the Red Line.

International programs

University of the Potomac offers a five-year international BA/MBA Program under a partnership with University of Business and International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.^[7] The bachelor's degree is completed in the first 3.5 years and the MBA is completed after one additional year.

References

↑ "Potomac College Becomes University of the Potomac; Announces New Washington, D.C. Campus". PRWeb. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
↑ Overview : Potomac College, U.S. News and World Reports, 2008
↑ http://www.msche.org//Documents/SAS/365/Statement%20of%20Accreditation%20Status.htm
↑ National Center for Education Statistics (2008). "College Navigator - Potomac College". Retrieved 2010-08-05.
↑ Vise, Daniel de; Paul Kane (2010-08-05). "GAO: 15 for-profit colleges used deceptive recruiting tactics". The Washington Post. ISSN 0740-5421. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
↑ "Formal Announcement of Dr. Clinton Gardner, new President and CEO of University of the Potomac". University of the Potomac. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
↑ Plumb, Tierney (2008-05-29). "Potomac College launches new business program".

External links

University of the Potomac website

Colleges and universities in Virginia

Private	Appalachian College of Pharmacy Appalachian School of Law Art Institute of Virginia Beach Art Institute of Washington Atlantic University Averett University Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Bluefield College Bridgewater College Christendom College Cordoba University DeVry University Eastern Mennonite University ECPI University Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Emory and Henry College Ferrum College George Washington University Virginia Campus Hampden–Sydney College Hampton University Hartland College Hollins University Jefferson College of Health Sciences John Leland Center for Theological Studies Liberty University Lynchburg College Mary Baldwin College Marymount University Patrick Henry College Randolph College Randolph–Macon College Regent University Roanoke College Shenandoah University Southern Virginia University Stratford University Sweet Briar College Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education University of Management and Technology University of Northern Virginia University of the Potomac University of Richmond Virginia International University Virginia Theological Seminary Virginia Union University Virginia University of Lynchburg Virginia Wesleyan College Washington and Lee University Westwood College

Public	Christopher Newport University College of William & Mary Eastern Virginia Medical School George Mason University James Madison University Joint Forces Staff College Longwood University Marine Corps University Norfolk State University Old Dominion University Radford University Richard Bland College University of Mary Washington University of Virginia University of Virginia's College at Wise Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Community College System Virginia Military Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia State University Virginia–Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Defunct	Blackstone College for Girls Elizabeth College Frederick College Gibbs College Marion College Saint Paul's College Sullins College Virginia Intermont College

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