Hodges University

Hodges University is regionally accredited with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This is the highest accreditation possible for colleges and universities.

Accreditation is a voluntary exercise and without it, colleges and universities cannot provide federal or state financial aid. There are six regional accrediting agencies in the United States and institutions accredited by these regional associations will usually accept credits in transfer from other institutions similarly accredited. In general, credits earned from nationally accredited schools will not be transferable to regionally accredited institutions.

The FRAG is the Florida Resident Access Grant and it is available to qualified students who choose to attend a private, regionally accredited college in the State of Florida. To qualify you must be a resident of Florida (for at least one year), not already have a bachelor’s degree and be registered for at least 12 credit hours. The FRAG is available in the Fall and Winter semesters and the amount of the grant varies according to what is approved in the Florida State Budget. This grant is not based on income. Ask your Admissions Coordinator for more information!

Hodges University has a Career Development Department that will help with resume preparation, interviewing techniques, dressing for success and will also help you to find that perfect position! This is a lifetime service available to graduates, as well as currently enrolled students.

Accreditation is a voluntary exercise and without it, colleges and universities cannot provide federal or state financial aid. There are six regional accrediting agencies in the United States and institutions accredited by these regional associations will usually accept credits in transfer from other institutions similarly accredited. In general, credits earned from nationally accredited schools will not be transferable to regionally accredited institutions.

Applying to Hodges University is easy! Click on ‘Apply Now’ on the website and it will take you to our online application. Completing the application is easy and will only take you a few minutes. Submit the application and an Admissions Coordinator will be assigned to you. He/she will contact you very soon. Or if you prefer, you can visit one of our campus locations to obtain an application in paper form.

It’s easy! Just click on the ‘Schedule a One-on-One Visit’ link on the admissions website. Complete the form indicating what day and time is most convenient, and an Admissions Coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment. Hodges University believes in the ‘one on one’ approach to college admissions, so you will be able to meet with an Admissions Coordinator, who will carefully walk you through the enrollment process, making sure you understand everything, every step of the way.

The faculty members at Hodges University have the academic degrees required to teach the courses in their discipline. But above and beyond that, our faculty possess the real world knowledge required to teach our students how ‘it is done’ in the real world! Our professors have been in the business world and understand how to combine theory and the ‘real world’ in the educational process. This allows our students to immediately begin using what they learn in the classroom, in their professional lives.

Hodges University is a small, private institution with an approximate 16:1 student/teacher ratio. We know that when the classes are smaller, the professors are able to give students personal attention. That’s what our students love about Hodges University.

Hodges University is regionally accredited with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This is the highest accreditation possible for colleges and Universities.

Hodges University has a Career Development Department that will help with resume preparation, interviewing techniques, dressing for success and will also help you to find that perfect position! This is a lifetime service available to graduates, as well as currently enrolled students.

Applying to Hodges University is easy! Click on ‘Apply Now’ on the website and it will take you to our online application. Completing the application is easy and will only take you a few minutes. Submit the application and an Admissions Coordinator will be assigned to you. He/she will contact you very soon. Or if you prefer, you can visit one of our campus locations to obtain an application in paper form.

Hodges University is a commuter school, so there are no residence halls available to students. However, if housing is required, your Admissions Coordinator will be happy to provide you with an updated Apartment Guide.

Convenience is the key! You can attend classes at one or both of our campus locations, depending on your personal schedule and preference each semester. Online classes are always an option too! We offer many online courses each semester to supplement your college schedule. Of course, if you live closer to one of our Learning Sites, there are full time Admissions Coordinators to help you make program decisions and help you with the enrollment process. If you prefer to take your entire program online, we have many programs that are offered in the 100% online format.

Our Academic Achievement Services Department is open to all undergraduate students for exactly that purpose. This fully staffed center has tutors available to help you when you need it. Or you may want to become a tutor yourself! Students helping students; it works!

A very large percentage of Hodges students are able to balance work, home and a full time college schedule. This is because we schedule our classes to accommodate the working adult. We use block scheduling, so that students only attend one class session per week for every class they take. Many of our students supplement their schedules with online classes. This makes taking classes even more convenient! Hodges University also has popular accelerated program formats that only meet one night per week, so students can complete their degrees with little time on campus.

Approximately 1,900 students attend Hodges University on 2 campuses, 7 learning site locations and completely online.

Financial aid is available to all qualified students. There are grants and loans available to help offset the cost of your education. You may also be employed by one of our corporate partners which could earn you a tuition discount. Please check the corporate partner list linked to our admissions webpage. We encourage you to contact one of our financial aid professionals, who will take you through the financial aid process, step by step. Your admissions coordinator can help you get started

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Please go to the My HUgo logon page.  There you will find contact information for the Naples and Fort Myers computer labs, where someone can assist you with getting into your account(s).

The faculty members at Hodges University have the academic degrees required to teach the courses in their discipline. But above and beyond that, our faculty possess the real world knowledge required to teach our students how ‘it is done’ in the real world! Our professors have been in the business world and understand how to combine theory and the ‘real world’ in the educational process. This allows our students to immediately begin using what they learn in the classroom, in their professional lives.

Financial aid is available to all qualified students. There are grants and loans available to help offset the cost of your education. You may also be employed by one of our corporate partners which could earn you a tuition discount. Please check the corporate partner list linked to our admissions webpage. We encourage you to contact one of our financial aid professionals, who will take you through the financial aid process, step by step. Your admissions coordinator can help you get started.

The FRAG is the Florida Resident Access Grant and it is available to qualified students who choose to attend a private, regionally accredited college in the State of Florida. To qualify you must be a resident of Florida (for at least one year), not already have a bachelor’s degree and be registered for at least 12 credit hours. The FRAG is available in the Fall and Winter semesters and the amount of the grant varies according to what is approved in the Florida State Budget. This grant is not based on income. Ask your Admissions Coordinator for more information!

A very large percentage of Hodges students are able to balance work, home and a full time college schedule. This is because we schedule our classes to accommodate the working adult. We use block scheduling, so that students only attend one class session per week for every class they take. Many of our students supplement their schedules with online classes. This makes taking classes even more convenient! Hodges University also has popular accelerated program formats that only meet one night per week, so students can complete their degrees with little time on campus.

Yes. The former burgundy and gray colors have been changed to a deeper burgundy, taupe and warm gray to reflect the new name, logo and brand of Hodges University.

Hodges University.

That’s up to you. A suggestion is to refer to both names for a couple of years. For instance: B.S. degree in business administration, 2007, International College (now known as Hodges University) OR B.A. degree in business administration, 2007, Hodges University (formerly known as International College). As the public gets more accustomed to the new name, you could drop the reference to International College.

Diplomas awarded for the June 2007 commencement will read “International College” and will have the International College seal on them. Diplomas awarded for subsequent commencements will read “Hodges University” and will have the new seal on them.

Enhancing awareness about the university and perception of institutional quality were among the reasons for the change. As the community becomes more familiar with the university, its distinctive offerings and new programs, and the increasing quality of educational experience we offer, the value of already-awarded degrees should increase.

For two reasons. First, the name of the institution was changed to honor the significant gift by long-time Naples residents and community benefactors Earl and Thelma Hodges. Secondly, the name change more accurately reflects our growing student body and diverse degree programs as well as the move from college status to university status.

No. Hodges University is an independent, not-forprofit institution with main campuses located in Naples and Fort Myers and additional learning sites at Cape Coral and in Charlotte, Manatee, Pasco and Hernando counties, and a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF).

The name change will officially become effective on June 1, 2007. However, there will be a six month transition period during which the use of both the institution’s old and new names is encouraged to help educate and inform our various constituencies.

We plan to launch a new Web site at www.hodges.edu soon. Until this Web site is up and running, we will maintain our old domain name of www.internationalcollege.edu.

While the name will remain in existence during a short transition period, the goal is to completely change the institution’s signage, displays, facilities and printed materials to Hodges University. A working group will develop guiding principles and procedures.

You can get a new transcript indicating the name change and date. For additional information, please contact Carol Morrison, Vice President of Student Records Management, 2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, FL, 34119.

We believe that most alumni can understand the reasons for our name change and support it as part of a long-range vision and plan to grow and reach our potential. While the name is changing, the values of the institution will remain the same. We believe that changing the name to Hodges University will only strengthen the institution’s essential character and improve its future prospects. It is our hope that new generations of students will graduate with perhaps an even deeper emotional connection to their alma mater.

Hodges University may more accurately reflect the scope and image of the university and present a more favorable first impression. The new name also better reinforces the university’s mission of offering Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as well as other programs which enhance the ability of students to achieve life or career objectives.

No, notification to the Florida Department of Education and SACS, our accrediting body, is all that is required. Because of the range of degree programs that we offer, we could have changed our name at any time. In fact, infrastructure was in place in 1999 to move from college to university status based on state licensing and accreditation criteria. The College has been operating as a small university since that time, establishing four Schools within the College according to programs of study. We decided to wait on the official change until the right naming opportunity arose. We further believe that we have the program depth, faculty base, student population, facilities and infrastructure to support this transition.

Hodges University is a commuter school, so there are no residence halls available to students. However, if housing is required, your Admissions Coordinator will be happy to provide you with an updated Apartment Guide.

Hodges University has a Career Development Departmenta that will help with resume preparation, interviewing techniques, dressing for success and will also help you to find that perfect position! This is a lifetime service available to graduates, as well as currently enrolled students.

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Our Academic Achievement Services Department is open to all undergraduate students for exactly that purpose. This fully staffed center has tutors available to help you when you need it. Or you may want to become a tutor yourself! Students helping students; it works!