/Institutions/United-States-University/json/current/Faculty-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/United-States-University/json/current/Faculty-Handbook.json

1-7 History

The University was founded in 1997 to provide a unique learning environment based on academic rigor, personal attention, and fulfilling the educational needs of underserved populations, including the Hispanic and Latino communities in Southern California.

The University, known initially as InterAmerican College, was founded by Dr. Reymundo Marin and Dr. Maria Viramontes de Marin. In 2009, InterAmerican College was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and changed its status from a non-profit to a for-profit organization. In April 2010, the Board of Trustees voted to change the University’s name to United States University. The University moved to a facility in Chula Vista in May 2011 and to its current home in San Diego in July 2016. United States University was acquired by Aspen Group Inc. (AGI) in December 2017. This transformational event has allowed USU to flourish in terms of enrollment growth leading to enhanced academic services.