Statement of Accreditation Status
Universidad Ana G. Mendez – Gurabo Campus
- CEO: Prof. Zoraida Ortiz, Vice-chancellor
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Wilfredo Chiclana
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Former Name(s): Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez Universidad del Turabo (1/1/2019) Ana G. Mendez Educational Foundation, Inc., Puerto Rico Junior College (3/1/1992)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: June 21, 1974
- Last Reaffirmation: June 27, 2024
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2031-2032
- 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 and enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - March 17, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to correct the Commission action of October 24, 2024. To note that the correct address for the Centro de Extensión - Academia de la Policía additional location is Carretera #189, Km 6.4, Calle #1, Barriada Campamento, Gurabo, PR 00778. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - 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 and enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - October 24, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Carretera 189, Km 102, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 00778 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of review, including but not limited to approval of or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction, from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the United States Department of Education and the Puerto Rico State Department Board of Postsecondary Institutions. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - August 28, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for the Doctor's - Professional Practice - Dental Medicine. - August 22, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the branch campus from 3655 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614 to 5225 Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33634 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the new location and of the date that instruction ceases at the former location by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of review, including but not limited to approval of or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction, from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including Florida Commission for Independent Education and United States Department of Education by email to [email protected]. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. To note the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - June 27, 2024
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 Carretera #189, Km. 3.3, Gurabo, PA 00778 on March 17-20, 2024. To note the following branch campuses were visited: (1) 5601 South Semoran Boulevard, Suite 55, Orlando, FL 32822; (2) 15201 NW 79th Ct., Miami Lakes, FL 33016; and (3) 3655 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614. To note the following additional locations were visited: (1) Carretera 901, Km. 4.1, Barrio Juan Martin, Yabucoa, PR 00767; (2) Carretera Estatal PR#14, Km. 3.4, Barrio Machuelo, Ponce, PR 00717; (3) Carretera #2, Km. 59.0, Sector Tiburon, Barceloneta, PR 00617; and (4) Antonio R. Barcelo Ave., Carretera PR-14, km 72.2 Cayey, PR 00737. To reaffirm accreditation. To note that Recommendation Responses in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update (AIU) are no longer required. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - 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 (student achievement and enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). To remind the institution that it must communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing, including all accreditation materials to support the multi-level accreditation decision-making process (Requirement of Affiliation 4). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - February 23, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Doctor's - Professional Practice - Dental Medicine within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - January 18, 2024
To rescind the substantive change action of April 28, 2022, for second Doctor's - Professional Practice - Dental Medicine because the change was not implemented within one calendar year. The action to rescind a substantive change request is not an adverse action, therefore, it is not subject to appeal. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - 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
- Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus
Carretera #189, Km. 3.3
Gurabo, PR 00778 - Branch Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Metro Orlando Branch Campus
5601 South Semoran Boulevard, Suite 55
Orlando, FL 32822 - Branch Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - South Florida Branch Campus
15201 NW 79th Ct.
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Opened: 08/27/2017 - Branch Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Tampa Branch Campus
5225 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33634
Opened: 09/09/2024 - Additional Location
Centro de Extensión - Academia de la Policía
Carretera 189, Km 6.4, Calle #1, Barriada Campamento
Gurabo, PR 00778
Opened: 01/27/2025 - Additional Location
Lebanon Sc Districthool
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042-6721 - Additional Location
Penn State Abington
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001-3918
Opened: 05/05/2011 - Additional Location
Penn State Berks
Tulpehocken Road P.O. Box 7009
Reading, PA 19610
Opened: 05/05/2011 - Additional Location
Penn State University Lehigh Valley
Academic Buliding 8380 Mohr Lane
Fogelsville, PA 18051-9999 - Additional Location
St. Croix School District, Curriculum Center
3 Vicorp Property
Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850
Opened: 10/06/2016 - Additional Location
St. Thomas/St. John School District, Curriculum Center
1834 KongensGade
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Opened: 07/26/2016 - Additional Location
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Barceloneta
Carretera #2, Km. 59.0, Sector Tiburon
Barceloneta, PR 00617 - Additional Location
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Cayey
Antonio R. Barceló Ave., Carretera PR-14, km 72.2
CAYEY, PR 00737
Opened: 04/12/2021 - Additional Location
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Ponce
Carretera Estatal PR#14, Km. 3.4, Barrio Machuelo
Ponce, PR 00717 - Additional Location
Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Yabucoa
Carretera 901, Km. 4.1, Barrio Juan Martin
Yabucoa, PR 00767
Approved Credential Levels
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