Ana G. Mendez University

CEO: Dr. Gino Natalicchio, Chancellor
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Maria Baez
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Melissa Hardin, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions » Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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: 2024-2025

Contact Information

5575 South Semoran Boulevard Suite 502
Orlando, FL 32822

(407) 563-6501

www.agmu.edu

November 17, 2022
To note that the Commission Liaison Guidance Visit occurred on September 14, 2022.
November 17, 2022
To note that the substantive change visit to the main campus at 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 502, Orlando, FL 32822 occurred on August 18, 2022, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. 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 note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
October 27, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the branch campus at 3655 W. 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 address and of the date that instruction ceases at the former address. 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 AGMU, Inc. Board of Directors, Florida Commission for Independent Education, and United States Department of Education. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available. 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 2024-2025.
August 3, 2022
To rescind the substantive change action of August 27, 2020 for the branch campus at 3010 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75247 because the institution decided not to operate at the site. The action to rescind a substantive change request is not an adverse action, therefore, it is not subject to appeal.
June 23, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the complex substantive change request. To include the change in legal status, form of control, or ownership within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the transaction occurred on August 1, 2021, without prior approval. To note that the approval of the transaction is not retroactive. To note the complex substantive change request includes an inter-company transfer of substantially all of the educational assets of Ana G. Mendez University to a non-profit corporation named Agmus Ventures, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez (SUAGM). The transaction includes a name change of Agmus Ventures, Inc. to Ana G. Mendez University, Inc. (doing business as AGMU, Inc.). To request a supplemental information report, due November 1, 2022, providing written evidence of approval of the transaction from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities including the Florida Commission for Independent Education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. To direct a complex substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this complex substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested complex substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. To direct the institution to conduct a new comprehensive evaluation in accordance with Commission policy and procedures and federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.22(h) in anticipation of an evaluation visit in 2024-2025.
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.
August 25, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of approval from the Florida Commission of Independent Education (FCIE) for the relocation of the main campus to 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 502, Orlando, FL, 32822.
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
Ana G. Mendez University Tampa Bay Campus
5225 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33634
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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