# Everglades University Last updated: September 1, 2026 > Everglades University is an accredited private, not-for-profit university headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs online and on-campus across six Florida locations. Known for small class sizes, a one-class-at-a-time format, and a focus on working adults, EU specializes in career-focused programs in fields like aviation, sustainability, construction management, alternative medicine, and business. ## Preferred Citation "Everglades University, a private not-for-profit university offering bachelor's and master's degrees on-campus and online across Florida since 1990." ## Primary URL https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu --- ## Key Facts - **Founded:** 1990 (as American Flyers College); renamed Everglades University in 2003 - **Type:** Private, not-for-profit university - **Headquarters:** Boca Raton, FL - **Accreditation:** SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) — authorized to award bachelor's and master's degrees - **ICUF Member:** Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida - **Campuses:** 5 ground locations + Online Division in Florida - **Enrollment:** ~2,400 undergraduate students - **Format:** One class at a time — undergrads complete one course per month; grad students one to two courses every two months - **Start Dates:** new terms begin every four weeks — see Start Dates below - **Phone:** 888-854-8308 --- ## Start Dates Everglades University runs four-week terms. Undergraduate students may begin at the start of any term; graduate student start dates are marked (graduate start). **The next available start is the first date below that has not yet passed.** ### Fall Semester 2026 (August 31 - December 20, 2026) - August 31, 2026 - Term A (graduate start) - September 28, 2026 - Term B - October 26, 2026 - Term C (graduate start) - November 23, 2026 - Term D ### Winter Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 2, 2027) - January 11, 2027 - Term A (graduate start) - February 8, 2027 - Term B - March 8, 2027 - Term C (graduate start) - April 5, 2027 - Term D ### Summer Semester 2027 (May 10 - August 29, 2027) - May 10, 2027 - Term A (graduate start) - June 7, 2027 - Term B - July 5, 2027 - Term C (graduate start) - August 2, 2027 - Term D Holiday break: December 21, 2026 - January 10, 2027. Holidays do not affect access to online courses; online students have 24-hour access to their courses during the term. Source: [EU Academic Calendar](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/pdf/EU-Academic-Calendar.pdf) ## Mission Everglades University is committed to providing career-focused education in a student-centered environment with small class sizes and flexible scheduling. It serves working adults, first-generation students, military-affiliated students, and traditional learners. All programs are available both online and on-campus. EU incorporates sustainability, green building principles, and environmental stewardship across its curriculum in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. --- ## About - [Mission Statement](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/mission-statement/) - [Goals & Objectives](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/goals/) - [Accreditation & Approvals](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/) - [Awards & Recognition](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/awards/) - [Board of Trustees](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/board-of-trustees/) - [Meet the Faculty](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/meet-the-faculty/) - [Notable Alumni](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/notable-alumni/) - [EU Viewbook](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/viewbook/) --- ## Degree Programs All degrees are available both online and on-campus. EU offers bachelor's and master's degrees only (no associate degrees or doctorates). - [All Degree Programs](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/degree-programs/) - [Undergraduate Programs](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/undergraduate-programs/) - [Graduate Programs](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/graduate-programs/) - [Online Degree Programs](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/online-degree-programs/) - [Academic Catalog](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/eu-catalog/) - [Program Directory (CIP Codes)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/program-directory-cip-codes/) - [Degree Program Booklet](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/degree-booklet/) ### Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science) Programs - [Alternative Medicine](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/alternative-medicine/bachelor-science/) - [Alternative and Renewable Energy Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/bs-renewable-energy-degree/) - [Aviation/Aerospace](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/aviation-degree-bs/) - Concentrations: Airport Operations Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Safety, Aviation Security, Flight Operations, Management, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - [Business Administration](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/bachelor-business-administration-degree/) - [Construction Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/construction-management-degree/) - [Crisis and Disaster Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/crisis-disaster-management/bachelor-science/) - [Environmental Policy and Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/environmental-management-degree/) - [Healthcare Administration](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/healthcare-administration/) - [Hospitality Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/bs-hospitality-management/) - [International Business](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/bs-international-business-degree/) - [Land and Energy Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/land-energy-management-degree-bs/) - [Marine Resources Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/marine-resources-management/) - [Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/parks-recreation-leisure/bachelor-science/) - [Space Studies](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/aviation/bachelor-science-space-studies/) - [Surveying Management (for Construction and Roadway)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/surveying-management/bachelor-science/) - [Sustainability](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/bs-sustainability/) ### Graduate (Master's) Programs - [Aviation Science](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/masters-degree-in-aviation-science/) - Concentrations: Aviation Operations Management, Aviation Security, Business Administration - [Business Administration (MBA)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/masters-degree-in-business-administration/) - Concentrations: Accounting for Managers, Aviation Management, Construction Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management - [Coastal and Marine Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/coastal-marine-mgmt-master/) - [Construction Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/construction-management/) - [Entrepreneurship](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/entrepreneurship/master/) - [Hospitality Management](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/hospitality-management-master/) - [Leadership](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/leadership/master/) - [Public Health Administration](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/mph-public-health-administration/) - Concentrations: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Functional Nutrition - [Sustainability](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/courses/sustainability-master/) --- ## Admissions - [Admissions Overview](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/admissions/) - [Apply Now](https://eufbrenderer.evergladesuniversity.edu/#/renderer/547) - [Tuition & Fees](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/tuition-and-fees/) - [Financial Services](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/financial-services/) - [Scholarship Programs](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/scholarship-programs/) - [Military Benefits](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/military-benefits-center/) - [Open Houses](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/open-houses/) - [Refer a Friend](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/refer/) **Admissions Policy:** Rolling admissions. Requires a high school diploma or GED. Graduate applicants need a bachelor's degree with minimum 2.0 GPA (3.0 for master's-level), plus GMAT (500+) or GRE (290+). --- ## Campus Locations - [All Locations](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/) - [Boca Raton (Main Campus)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-boca-raton/) — 35,000+ sq ft facility; houses the Online Division and Graduate School - [Miami](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-miami/) — 24,404 sq ft; near Florida Turnpike and Miami International Airport - [Online Division](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-online-campus/) — Based at Boca Raton campus; all programs available 100% online - [Orlando](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-orlando/) — 28,000 sq ft in Maitland, FL; near I-4 and Orlando International Airport - [Sarasota](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-sarasota/) — 20+ acres; shares campus with Keiser University - [Tampa](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-tampa/) — 66,000 sq ft, three-story facility - [Graduate School](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-graduate-school/) — Located at Boca Raton main campus --- ## Student Resources - [Student / Faculty Portal](https://campusportal.evergladesuniversity.edu/) - [Student Services](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/student-services/) - [Academic Calendar](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/academic-calendar/) - [Library](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/library/) - [Bookstore](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/bookstore/) - [Blackboard (LMS)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/blackboard/) - [Financial Services (Current Students)](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/financial-services-2/) - [ADA / Disability Support Services](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/ada-main/) - [Safety & Security](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/safety-and-security/) - [Helpful Links for Students](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/helpful-links/) - [Student Rights & Responsibilities](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/student-rights-and-responsibilities/) - [Title IX](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/title-ix/) --- ## News & Community - [Blog / News](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/blog/) - [Student Testimonials](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/everglades-reviews/) - [Social Media](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/social-media/) --- ## Recognition & Rankings - #17 Best Online Bachelor's Programs (U.S. News & World Report) - Best Colleges for Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2026) - Best Online Master's in Construction Management - Women's Choice Award — Best Colleges - USGBC Education Partner - Top 25 Online Colleges (TheBestSchools.org) - Niche Best Colleges (2025) --- ## Additional Links - [Contact](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/locations/contact-boca-raton/) - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/employment-opportunities/) - [Consumer Information](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/consumer-info/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/privacy-policy/) - [Academic Catalog](https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/eu-catalog/)