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Statement of Accreditation Status

Ana G. Mendez University

  • CEO: Dr. Gino Natalicchio, Chancellor
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Flor Vázquez
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Melissa Hardin, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus » Exclusively graduate/professional
  • Control: Private (Non-Profit)
  • Former Name(s): Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez Universidad Campus Virtual (12/16/2013), Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Campus Virtual (7/19/2016) Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez Universidad Ana G. Mendez (1/1/2019) Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Online (5/09/2020)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Candidacy Granted: 2013
  • Accreditation Granted: 2016
  • Last Reaffirmation: 2021
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029
  • Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2025

Contact Information

5575 South Semoran Boulevard Suite 502
Orlando, FL 32822

(407) 563-6501

www.agmu.edu

  • The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
  • December 2, 2021
    To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2022, documenting further evidence of (1) student learning experiences that are designed, delivered and assessed by appropriately credentialed professionals, sufficient in number, who are effective and rigorous in their teaching (Standard III); (2) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student support programs and experiences (Standard IV); and (3) the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution’s mission and goals (Standard VI). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. To note the visit may also fulfill the verification requirements of the USDE guidelines. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
  • October 29, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the main campus to 5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 31, Orlando, FL, 32822 within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the new main campus. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Florida Commission of Independent Education (FCIE). To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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 2020-2021.
  • August 27, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the branch campus at 5601 South Semoran Blvd. Suite #55, Orlando, FL 32822 within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the branch campus. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Florida Commission for Independent Education. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the branch campus. 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 2020-2021.
  • August 27, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the substantial change in mission within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • August 27, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the branch campus at 3655 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, Florida 33614 within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the branch campus. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Florida Commission for Independent Education. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the branch campus. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • August 27, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the branch campus at 3010 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75247 within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the branch campus. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the branch campus. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • August 27, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the branch campus at 15201 NW 79th Court, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the branch campus. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the Florida Commission for Independent Education. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the branch campus. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • June 17, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Doctor’s – Research/ Scholarship (Doctorate in Business Administration with specialization in Management) within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided. 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 2020-2021.
  • June 17, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Doctor’s – Research/ Scholarship (Doctorate in Business Administration with specialization in Management of Information Systems) within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided. 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.
  • March 5, 2020
    To note the substantive change site visit occurred on October 17, 2019, to the main campus at Carr PR-176, 0.5, Sector El Cinco, San Juan, PR 00926 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
  • October 29, 2019
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Associate’s in Office Systems with Medical Billing degree program within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • October 29, 2019
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Associate’s in Forensic Investigation degree program within the institution’s scope of accreditation. To note 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 2020-2021.
  • January 4, 2019
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the main campus from Ave Ponce León #1552, Urb Reparto Seín, Sector El Cinco, San Juan, PR 00926 to Carr PR-176, 0.5, Sector El Cinco, San Juan, PR 00926 within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. To direct a visit to the new campus within six months of commencing operations. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at the new campus and the closure of the old campus. Operations at the campus must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
  • 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 2020-2021.
  • June 21, 2018
    To accept the progress report. To remind the institution of the Commission's request for 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 2020-2021.
  • 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 visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
  • October 19, 2017
    To request a supplemental information report due December 1, 2017, regarding the status of the institution.
  • February 27, 2017
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first and second bachelor degree programs, the Bachelors in Business Administration in Management and the Bachelors in Business Administration in Information Systems, within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
  • June 23, 2016
    To grant accreditation and to commend the institution for the quality of the self-study process. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2018, documenting further progress on the implementation of (1) strategies to measure and assess the level of, and efficient utilization of, institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard 3); and (2) a documented, organized, and sustained process to assess achievement of expected student learning outcomes in all programs, with evidence that assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standard 14). The date for the next accreditation review will be determined by the Commission when it revises the accreditation cycle.
  • November 21, 2013
    To accept the Accreditation Readiness Report and to note the visit by the Commission’s representatives. To grant Candidate for Accreditation status, and to invite the institution to initiate self-study in preparation for an evaluation visit in 2015-2016. To note that Candidate for Accreditation status is an indication that the institution is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation.
  • 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 year) Included within the scope:
  • Postsecondary award (1-2 yrs) Included within the scope:
  • Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
  • Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope:
  • Branch Campus
    Dallas Area Campus
    3010 N. Stemmons Fwy.
    Dallas, TX 75247
  • Branch Campus
    Metro Orlando Campus
    5601 South Semoran Blvd. Suite 55
    Orlando, FL 32822
    Opened: 08/23/2021
  • Branch Campus
    South Florida Campus
    15201 NW 79th Court
    Miami Lakes, FL 33016
    Opened: 08/23/2021
  • Branch Campus
    Tampa Bay Campus
    3655 W Waters Ave.,
    Tampa, FL 33614
    Opened: 08/23/2021

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