University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac (formerly Potomac College[1]) is a private, for-profit[2] university 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]

For the two-year college in West Virginia, see Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
University of the Potomac
MottoAffordable Excellence
TypePrivate, for-profit
Established1991
Parent institution
Linden East, LLC
PresidentClinton Gardner
Location
Washington, D.C. , Falls Church, Virginia and Chicago, Illinois
,
United States
CampusUrban, Online
Websitewww.potomac.edu

History

The University of the Potomac Board of Trustees announced its Interim President and CEO, Dr. Clinton Gardner, in December 2019.[4] Dr. Gardner was previously president of the university from May 2013 until September 2017.[5]

In 2009 the institution was warned by its accrediting body (ACICS, Middle States Region; a for-profit college accreditor). 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. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  2. Overview : Potomac College, U.S. News and World Reports, 2008
  3. http://www.msche.org//Documents/SAS/365/Statement%20of%20Accreditation%20Status.htm
  4. "Message from the President". University of the Potomac. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  5. "Formal Announcement of Dr. Clinton Gardner, new President and CEO of University of the Potomac". University of the Potomac. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  6. "American Degree-Granting For-Profit Thesis" (PDF). College of Professional Studies, Boston University. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  7. "MSCHE Institution page, University of the Potomac". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  8. National Center for Education Statistics (2008). "College Navigator - Potomac College". Retrieved 2010-08-05.
  9. Plumb, Tierney (2008-05-29). "Potomac College launches new business program".

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