Regis University
Regis University College for Professional Studies (CPS) offers a values-centered Jesuit education specifically designed for the adult learner seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree. We are proud of our reputation as a national leader in adult education, offering innovative online learning, multiple campus locations, nationally-recognized curriculum, and dedicated and award-winning faculty. Regis University CPS continues to make earning a respected degree accessible and affordable.
School Name
Regis University College for Professional Studies
City
Colorado: Aurora, Broomfield, Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Longmont, Denver Tech Center (DTC).
Nevada: Henderson (Green Valley)
State
CO and NV
General Information
Year founded:
1877
Religious affiliation:
Jesuit
Academic calendar:
Regis University College for Professional Studies offers 5- and 8-week accelerated learning formats with 6 start dates throughout the year.
Accreditation:
First accredited in 1922, Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Commission URL: http://www.ncahlc.org
Program Accreditation:
The Masters of Arts in Counseling Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Educationally Related Programs (CACREP).
The Regis University College for Professional Studies Education program is accredited and state-approved in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada, and nationally-approved through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
Distance Learning Accreditation:
Regis University has an annual enrollment of approximately 16,000 students with more than 40 percent of them earning their degree online through our accredited distance learning programs. In fact, our online MBA program and Computer and Information Sciences program rank among the largest distance-learning enrollments in the nation for their degree types.
Awards:
Regis University continues to be recognized as a national leader in quality higher education. We are proud of our reputation and our ongoing commitment to encourage each student to explore, dream, and discover a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities.
- On February 9, 2009, Regis University was named to the 2008 U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
- Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top University in the West for 15 consecutive years.
- Honored by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) with a national award of excellence in innovation and service to adult learners.
- Presented with the Peter F. Drucker Foundation Award for Innovative Programs.
- Colorado Department of Education has acknowledged Regis College for Professional Studies as Teacher Education program of the year.
- Featured in Tom Peters’ newsletter “On Achieving Excellence” and on the Wall Street Journal’s front page for commitment to quality education for working professionals.
- Lauded as “One of the best in America at tending to the needs of adult learners” in the classic book What America Does Right by Robert H. Waterman (W. W. Norton & Company).
- GetEducated.com's Top 39 Best Buy Online Masters Degrees – Master of Nonprofit Management.
- School of Computer and Information Sciences received a five year (2007-2012) certification from the National Security Agency’s National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance.
- Ranked 9th out of 422 institutions for the number of master’s degrees awarded in Computer Science.
Student Services:
Regis University Career Services offers lifetime career counseling services to all Regis students and alumni including:
- Job search assistance and strategy development
- Assistance in selecting a college major, minor, specialization, or graduate program
- Coaching and guidance to help you make an effective career decision
- Opportunities to connect with employers
- Online information, job listings, and workshops
- In-person and telephone appointments
The College for Professional Studies (CPS) is made up of four distinct schools in a variety of academic disciplines, designed to fit your lifestyle and to make a difference. Our adult learners benefit through first-hand knowledge of current industry practices and trends as faculty bring real-world education to the classroom.
Today, Regis is proud to stand among 10,000 Jesuits and nearly 100,000 lay people who provide a Jesuit education to more than 1.8 million students in 56 countries.