University of the Potomac

Motto| Affordable Excellence
Type| Private for-profit university
Established| 1991

Parent institution

| Linden East, LLC
President| Andrea Kemp-Curtis
Location|

Washington, D.C., Falls Church, Virginia, and Chicago, Illinois

United States

Campus| Urban, Online
Website| www.potomac.edu

University of the Potomac (formerly Potomac College[1]) is a private for-profit university[2] with campuses in Washington, DC; Falls Church, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois. It offers Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Graduate, and advanced certification programs and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[3]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Academics
* 2.1 International program
* 3 Locations
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History

The University of the Potomac Board of Trustees announced its Interim President and CEO, Andrea Kemp-Curtis effective November 2021.[4] Dr. Gardner was previously president of the university from May 2013 to September 2017 and December 2019 to November 2021.[5]

In 2009 the institution was warned by its then-accrediting body, ACICS. In 2010, Potomac was put on probation. In 2011 it was again warned.[6]

Potomac is owned by Linden East, LLC.[7]

## Academics

University of the Potomac’s programs are tailored to a working population. Qualified students can earn degrees in as few as 18 months and all courses are offered online. Students can also choose a hybrid program, which allows them to take both online and on-campus classes.

The university has an open admissions policy. Applicants who qualify are eligible for both Pell grants and federal student loans.[8]

### International program

University of the Potomac offers a five-year international BA/MBA Program under a partnership with University of Business and International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.[9] The bachelor's degree is completed in the first 3.5 years and the MBA is completed after one additional year.

## Locations

The university offers courses at all of its campus locations, as well as online. The locations are easily accessible by public transportation, and the Washington, DC location is only 1 block from the McPherson Square Metro Station on the Silver, Orange, and Blue Lines. Students have the option to choose a completely online program, completely on campus, or a hybrid style featuring both online and on campus classes. International students attending University of the Potomac must complete at least 75% of their degree on campus.

## References

1. ↑ "Potomac College Becomes University of the Potomac; Announces New Washington, D.C. Campus". PRWeb. http://www.prweb.com/releases/university/potomac/prweb10892058.htm.
2. ↑ Overview : Potomac College, U.S. News & World Report, 2008
3. ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.msche.org//Documents/SAS/365/Statement of Accreditation Status.htm.
4. ↑ "Message from the President". University of the Potomac. https://potomac.edu/about/message-from-the-president/-see-httpwww-potomac-eduaboutmessagefromthepresident/.
5. ↑ "Formal Announcement of Dr. Clinton Gardner, new President and CEO of University of the Potomac". University of the Potomac. https://potomac.edu/formal-announcement-dr-clinton-gardner-new-president-ceo-university-potomac-see-httpwww-potomac-eduaboutnewssthash-hlwy87ks-dpuf/.
6. ↑ "American Degree-Granting For-Profit Thesis". College of Professional Studies, Boston University. https://repository.library.northeastern.edu/files/neu:1110/fulltext.pdf.
7. ↑ "MSCHE Institution page, University of the Potomac". https://www.msche.org/institution/0142/.
8. ↑ National Center for Education Statistics (2008). "College Navigator - Potomac College". http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Potomac+College&s=all&id=384412#general.
9. ↑ Plumb, Tierney (2008-05-29). "Potomac College launches new business program". http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2008/05/26/daily31.html.

## External links

* Official website

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