Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas Campus

CEO: Dr. Juan Negron Berrios, Chancellor
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dra. Brenda Burgos
Commission Staff Liaison: Suzan Harkness, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Other Health Professions » No research designation
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Accreditation Granted: 1957
Last Reaffirmation: June 22, 2023
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2030-2031

Contact Information

P. O. Box 517
Barranquitas, PR 00794

(787) 857-3600

June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2030-2031. 
June 22, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at P.O. Box 517, Barranquitas, PR 00794 on March 25-29, 2023. To reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
March 5, 2020
To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
February 27, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Doctor's Research /Scholarship program in International Biotechnology within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
November 15, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note that a follow-up team visit will not be conducted. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
March 15, 2018
To accept the Supplemental Information report. To request a Supplemental Information report, due August 1, 2018, regarding the status of the institution. A small team visit may follow submission of the report. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2022-2023.
October 19, 2017
To request a supplemental information report due December 1, 2017, regarding the status of the institution.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Postsecondary award (1-2 years) Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope to offer ONE program: International Biotechnology

Main Campus
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas Campus
P. O. Box 517
Barranquitas, PR 00794
Other Instructional Site
Orlando Cyber Study Center
13574 Village Park Drive Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32437

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