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Founded in 1967, Amridge University has been a long time leader in online education. Distance learning is the primary instructional delivery system for all our programs. With that in mind, we focus on supporting you from your first point of inquiry through your academic degree program. Our goal is to help you obtain your degree through a variety of Student Support Services and rigorous Academic Support. Amridge is an affordable private university. With over 90% of our students qualifying for Federal Financial Aid, we also offer excellent scholarships and incentive discounts for Military Students, First Time Freshmen, Sister Institution Staff, Ministers, and Corporate Alliances. With over 50 years in Higher Education, Amridge University has taught in the online education arena since 1993. Through the vision of the leadership of the institution, Amridge was chosen as one of the first 15 participants in the nation selected by the U.S. Department of Education to pilot Distance Education on a broad level – resulting in a change to the federal law to allow more students to access distance education. Amridge University's mission is to prepare men and women, through a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to the professions, society, church, and family. Amridge University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Amridge University has a history of providing its students with quality education and teaching excellence. By this history and its focused mission, Amridge University strives to continue this tradition by adopting holistic educational and institutional goals. The institutional goals are student-centered and are directly related to the University's mission to prepare men and women through a commitment to academic excellence, distance education and spiritual vitality at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family, through teaching, learning experiences, and support services. These goals are designed to help ensure the provision of quality programs and services, which will help lead to the University's stability and continued growth so that they can continue to meet its educational goals. Amridge University will attract, retain, and contribute to the continued professional development of faculty dedicated to providing quality teaching and active scholarship and committed to the University's mission and purposes. Amridge University will maintain and develop facilities and learning environments, which are conducive to the learning process. Amridge University will develop and implement careful planning and continuous study of the University's mission, purpose, goals, procedures, and programs as well as an analysis of the evaluation process in the interest of continuous quality improvement of its programs and services. At Amridge University, our Admissions and Academic Advising staff members are equipped to take you through many first steps in the Admission process. We will be here to answer your questions about applying for admission to Amridge, completing admissions requirements, selecting a program that fits your career goals, and helping you choose the right courses once you are enrolled. The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to inform and assist the student regarding the available options for assistance with the financial obligations associated with their post-secondary education. Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student at Amridge University, you will find a nurturing learning environment complete with exceptional faculty members, innovative systems of instructional technology, and authentic distance education experiences. For nearly fifty years, men and women have prepared for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family, thanks to the faculty and staff's efforts at Amridge University. It was out of this sincere interest in student access to a quality university education that Amridge University was the first to provide distance learning opportunities to students. Student Affairs supports student success by creating inclusive environments that address students' social, spiritual, professional, and academic needs to increase retention, academic progress, and graduation rates. We are committed to enhancing the factors that lead to academic success while mitigating the obstacles that may impede progress. In collaboration with other members of the Amridge community, the division provides educational opportunities, resources, and support to help each student reach his or her academic and personal goals. Student Affairs encompasses all the essential support services that enhance the classroom experience. Online resources are invaluable to your academic career here at Amridge. Your courses are delivered online, and you will need to access resources through our available technologies. These resources will help you understand how to access the services available to you. You need to know what your Student Rights & Responsibilities are while you complete your degree. It would be best to stay aware of policies and procedures that affect you while you are a student at Amridge. View full university