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VU is Indiana's first college. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU in 1801 while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory. VU was incorporated as Vincennes University on November 29, 1806. VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper and additional sites such as Indianapolis, Lebanon, and Gibson County. A leader in developing Early Colleges statewide, VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation. The Vincennes Campus covers 200+ acres and includes more than 30 significant buildings. The Welsh Administration Building is the oldest building on campus. Residential life: The Vincennes Campus is the only residential campus and features seven residence halls housing nearly 1,700 students. International students, Vincennes Campus: 45 active students are representing the countries of Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, China (including Hong Kong), Congo (Kinshasa), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (Jordan), Saudi Arabia (Lebanon), Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Vietnam, Zimbabwe. VU has six colleges within the University: College of Business & Public Service College of Health Science & Human Performance College of Humanities College of Science, Engineering, & Mathematics College of Social Science, Performing Arts, & Communication College of Technology The percentage of all first-time, full-time undergraduates systemwide during 2016-17 who received financial aid was 87%. The percentage of all undergraduates systemwide during 2016-17 who received financial aid was 28%. Several majors at Vincennes University are designed for you to transfer to a four-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. By earning your two-year degree at VU and then transferring, you can save thousands of intuition! You will also have the VU advantages of smaller classes, free tutoring, and experienced faculty who focus on teaching and learning. In 2013 the Indiana legislature enacted Senate Enrolled Act 182, which established the requirements for a Transfer Single Articulation Pathway (TSAP). The Pathways are competency-based degree tracks designed to help students seamlessly transfer their completed associate's degree program course credits into a public baccalaureate degree program. TSAP programs consist of 30 or more credit hours of program coursework and 30 credit hours of general education (known as the Statewide Transfer General Education Core). VU graduates from TSAP programs will transfer 60 credits to receiving institutions. VU also grants 60 hours of TSAP credit to students transferring into one of VU's baccalaureate TSAP programs. We are here to provide you with comprehensive programs, activities, and services to enhance your college experience! We are here to support student clubs and organizations, encourage active citizenship and service, develop student leaders, and create a great community. Opportunities to get involved at VU are limited only by your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to get out and make new friends. ABT Club is an agriculture-based club but open to all majors. We are collegiate Farm Bureau members and are eligible for the advantages and discounts that Farm Bureau offers. We are actively involved in the community and surrounding communities. Cookouts, bowling, fundraising, international trips, and agricultural tours are just some of the advantages of being a part of the ABT Club. For any student interested in more information or for joining the club, contact Mrs. Brocksmith. VU IT-Lead is responsible for hosting the VU-Hack events on campus. Members of the IT-Lead locate local non-profit organizations that need a website, application, or other IT-related problem and offer assistance. During the VU-Hack event, members work in small groups to find the best solution to the non-profits problem. At the end of the event, the solutions are reviewed by a board of judges, and the best solution is chosen. Students who participate in the IT-Lead gain hands-on experience in Computer Programming, Information Technology, Web Design, Game Development, and Collaboration with other IT Majors. The office of Disability Services at Vincennes University offers resources to all students with disabilities. Staff in the office of Disability Services is committed to creating a "safe place" where students with disabilities feel respected and valued, and where they find meaningful support from caring professionals who encourage them to be independent and successful, as well as vital, contributing members of our community. Our mission is to help students with disabilities participate more fully in educational programming, benefit from an accessible environment, and achieve greater academic and personal success. The promotion of student independence and self-advocacy is instrumental to our mission and remains a central tenet of our philosophy for working with all our students. The resources offered through the Office of Disability Services help students overcome or compensate for obstacles related to physical, emotional, learning, or other disability. Some of the resources available include endorsement of reasonable classroom accommodations with faculty, assistance in obtaining alternative format textbooks (e-text) and assistive technology, arrangements for sign language interpreter and captioning services, and referral to community agencies. Services are designed to assist all students with disabilities in navigating the accommodation process and learning self-advocacy skills for the college environment. Staff also assists faculty by distributing information through group educational presentations and individual consultations and by coordinating with them to ensure that the most appropriate accommodations are provided to students with disabilities. We are more than just grades at VU! Vincennes University offers computer skills classes such as Introduction to Excel and classes like Introduction to Digital Photography and Belly Dancing. These classes are called not-for-credit classes, meaning you will not receive a grade or college credit for them. They are intended to create a more educated, creative, and well-rounded community. These classes' fee is kept as low as possible to help us cover instructor and equipment fees. At VU, we never stop learning new things! View full university

Capitol Technology University was founded in Washington, DC, as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute in 1927 by Eugene H. Rietzke. A Navy veteran and radio operator, Rietzke foresaw the need for an advanced school that could produce talented radio and electronics technicians. CREI began as a correspondence school, but its popularity led to the 1932 opening of a residence division allowing students to work for hands-on in laboratories. As radio technology improved, new training programs and courses were quickly added. Following World War II, CREI became one of the first three technical institutes accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. The institute entered a new era in the mid-1950s when it began awarding three-year AAS degrees. The school expanded its reach to new programs in applied engineering and electronics. To reflect this evolution, the institute changed its name to the Capital Institute of Technology in 1964. It awarded its first bachelor of science degrees in 1966 to four graduates of its electronics engineering technology program. Anticipating the need for more room, Capitol relocated in 1969 to a leased space in Kensington, Maryland. In 2010, Capitol launched its first doctoral program in college's history. The doctorate in information assurance was designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the burgeoning field of cybersecurity. Offered almost exclusively online, much like Capitol's master's degrees, Capitol has accepted doctoral students from across the globe. The university added its second doctoral program, in management and decision sciences, in 2014. Capitol currently offers three associate degrees, 12 bachelor's degrees, six master's degrees, and two doctorates. Capitol currently offers five doctoral programs, including a combination master of science and a Ph.D. program. These programs support the development of high-level critical thinking, leadership, and technical skills, and contribute innovative and practical doctoral research to student's chosen body of knowledge. Choose from eight master's degree programs to expand your knowledge and advance in your career. Programs are accelerated, with eight-week as well as 16-week courses, offered exclusively online. The courses combine the convenience of online learning with the stimulation of classroom experience. Capitol is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. These are four-year programs leading to a college diploma and a promising job in a high-technology field or business. We offer three associate degrees that can be completed in two years. You can enter the workforce with this degree or continue your education by applying the credits to a bachelor's degree. Choose the program that matches your interests. We offer more than 20 certificates, each approximately 12-credits per certificate. Earning one of these certificates can help you keep your skills current, advance your career, or change your workplace role. Today Capitol is the only independent university in Maryland specializing in providing relevant education in engineering, business, and related fields. It takes pride in its proven record of placing graduates in competitive careers with higher salaries than the industry average. While innovations spur new developments and industries, the foundations taught at Capitol Technology University – thinking critically, actively, and creatively – will remain. As it looks to the future, Capitol Technology University remains committed to providing students with quality education and the relevant experience to excel in a changing world. With a lovely 52-acre campus in Laurel, you can enjoy all the perks of a small suburban college — conveniently located halfway between two exciting cities: Baltimore and Washington DC. At Capitol, you become part of a tight-knit community. You will be surrounded by people who share your intelligence, curiosity, and passion. Students live in apartments from their first day on campus, which means you do not have to wait until you are an upperclassman to enjoy freedom from stuffy small traditional college rooms. All registered, full-time students are eligible to live in the residence facilities. Housing is single-sex, and apartments accessible for people with disabilities are available—Capitol guarantees to the house for continuing students who meet the April 1st deadline. New students guaranteed housing application deadline is May 1st. Studying hard often leaves students hungry for some social interaction. Here at Capital, you will be able to get involved and connected right away...you do not have to feel like a little fish in a big pond. There are many things to do on campus: change after the color to be – paint nights, barbecues, board game nights, haunted houses, overnight lock-ins, Zombie Week, outdoor games and fire pits, campus comprehensive team competitions, movies, and so much more. So do not be afraid to get involved and have fun - you have earned it. Do not see a club that suits your interests? Start one yourself! It is easy - get five friends who are interested in starting the organization. Then, contact the Student Life office at [email protected] to discuss your idea and find faculty/staff advisors. Our labs and centers of excellence are supported by industry and embraced by those passionate about staying current in these ever-changing fields. Professionals already working in the nation's homeland security workforce who need certifications, those educating our youngest minds, plus students preparing for careers— all turn to us to show them the future. Capitol Technology University makes it possible for busy professionals to earn master's degrees, doctorates, or technology-related certificates on their schedule. We offer many of our degree programs in a flexible, asynchronous format that allows you to watch course lectures at a time that works for you. Our professors, drawn from the ranks of skilled professionals in their fields, are accessible and ready to assist you with any questions. Other programs offer a live, virtual classroom format to interact with your instructor and fellow students in real-time. All live classes are recorded and available for later replay. All of Capitol's master's degree programs are offered entirely online. Our pioneering doctoral programs in cybersecurity (DSc) and business and decision sciences (Ph.D.) are primarily online, with an annual residency during which you will work with Capitol faculty members to shape your research ideas into a finished project. We also offer no-residency doctorates in Technology (Ph.D.) and Unmanned Systems Applications (Ph.D.)! View full university