president's message

Thank you for visiting the Aspen University website. By doing so, you' re taking an important step toward advancing your personal and professional goals. I trust you will find the information you need to evaluate opportunities at Aspen University and want you to know we stand ready to assist you with any additional questions or interests you may have. We recognize education experiences can vary in many ways. We realize choosing an experience to fit your personal goals and expectations will require careful consideration. And we encourage you to ask all the important questions necessary to understand how you can partner with Aspen University to achieve a future that matches your aspirations. The following are responses to questions often asked of me. They represent a starting point for your journey of discovery about the personal growth and achievement opportunities at Aspen University.

what is the mission of aspen university?

Aspen University's sole purpose is to ensure students can achieve upward mobility through superior education, financial prudence and career advancement. The University is dedicated to providing the highest quality education experiences taught by top-tier professors. An Aspen University education will be a catalyst toward productive citizenship and economic success.

who is aspen university?

Aspen University was founded in 1987 and has always been a global pioneer in delivering high quality education experiences.

Aspen offers certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelors, masters and doctorates in a broad range of areas including business and organization management, education, nursing, information technology, general studies and more. Aspen University was the first accredited institution to offer an online MBA and most programs have students attending from countries around the globe. All courses are taught by dedicated faculty with world class knowledge, experience, perspective and academic credentials.

what makes aspen university unique?

Convenience: Aspen is a student-centric University. Courses are delivered in dynamic online formats allowing students to integrate their education with their demanding lives by conveniently attending class on their own schedules.

Attention: One-on-one student-faculty interaction and strong student support from a devoted staff of experienced professionals are trademarks of Aspen University. Faculty members are available to answer questions, discuss assignments and provide the guidance and encouragement you need. The Aspen staff is friendly, responsive, accommodating and always ready to serve.

Challenge: All programs are rigorously designed to drive student learning outcomes, achievement and future success.

Value: Aspen believes high quality education should be affordable to all who are willing and eager to do the work. The University provides accredited education experiences at prices significantly below equivalent programs from similar institutions.

Success: The key to the success and career advancement of Aspen students is the opportunity to gain a high quality education affordably. Our students' hard work and their dedication are reflected in exceptionally high course completion.

who are aspen university students?

Aspen University maintains the highest standards of academic excellence using collaborative learning environments promoting educational, personal and professional success. A student's strong desire to maintain these standards is a prerequisite of success at Aspen.

Aspen University students are also serious about pursuing and advancing in their professional work. They will be motivated to become academically prepared and interested in being challenged as they set realistic goals and work hard to achieve them.

The most successful Aspen students are disciplined self-starters with a significant appreciation for life-long learning.

how does aspen university help students?

Aspen University understands the opportunities and obstacles of the economic climate; the challenges and rewards of highly competitive organizational and entrepreneurial environments; and the need to balance professional, educational and family obligations. All Aspen programs are designed to help students navigate these obstacles on the way to becoming more effective practitioners. Learning outcomes are directly applicable to the daily worlds in which our students live and work.

Our professors are highly successful, active and academically credentialed. They understand the tangible as well as the intangible aspects of an applied education and are instrumental in helping Aspen students leverage their learning experiences as they develop lifetime relationships in growing communities of global professionals.

One often hears the terms "distant" and "remote" used in connection with "online education." At Aspen the online education experience is anything but distant and remote. The Aspen experience is close, personal, accessible, supportive and caring.

Aspen is a community of students, faculty, staff and other professionals dedicated to advancement through high quality educational experiences. Our community is nurtured, fostered and fortified by a combination of technology and personal interaction. Though our institution's impact can be experienced globally, we remain a tightly knit family, ever focused on your success.

Once you've decided to move forward in achieving personal success, Aspen University is ready to partner with you.

Please feel free to contact us directly at (303) 333-4224; toll free in the U.S. at 1-800-441-4746; or email us at admissions@aspen.edu.

Gerald B. Williams, Ph.D.

President, Aspen University