
President Mollis is committed to building relationships with other collegiate institutions with a goal of facilitating and enhancing the ability for EU graduates to pursue advanced academic endeavors in their fields of study with pre-arranged articulation agreements in place. Additionally Everglades University also builds relationships with institutions that conversely allow their graduates to pursue their advanced academic endeavors at Everglades University.
These agreements allow students to enter EU with ease as their institution’s curriculum has already been evaluated and mapped against EU degrees. The process allows for expedited transfer credits and entrance into EU for students attending these partner schools. Articulation agreements create a seamless process between institutions and for students.” Some of these relationships and partnerships include the following educational institutions;
In 2022, Everglades University was approved to offer the Master’s Degree in Coastal and Marine Management.
In 2026, Everglades University was approved to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree in Space Studies.
ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS
Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Everglades University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Everglades University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Everglades University is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). For additional information, please contact ICUF at 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301; phone (850) 681-3188 or by fax (850) 681-0057. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education at 325 West Gaines St., Suite #1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399; toll-free (888) 224-6684; fax (850) 245-3234.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Everglades University is approved for veterans’ training.
STATE RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS
Everglades University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
MEMBERSHIPS
Everglades University holds membership in:
- American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
- American Library Association (ALA)
- Associated Builders and Contractors: Florida East Coast Chapter, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Central Florida Chapter; South Florida Chapter
- Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
- Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU)
- Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
- Career Directors International (CDI)
- Citizens for Clean Energy
- Construction Association of South Florida
- Construction Management Association of America-West Central Florida Chapter
- Economic Development Corporation-Sarasota County
- Florida Airports Council (FAC)
- Florida Association of Bursars and Student Accounting Administrators (FABSAA)
- Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- Florida Career Professionals Association
- Florida Health Sciences Library Association (FHSLA)
- Florida Library Association (FLA)
- The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
- The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce
- The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
- Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)
- Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
- Manatee Chamber of Commerce
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
- Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN)
- Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Employers
- Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC)
- University Aviation Association (UAA)
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Everglades University maintains articulation agreements with various institutions of higher learning. In an effort to make the transition from institutions as effortless as possible, Everglades University maintains articulation agreements with the following institutions:
- Aerosim Flight Academy
- AeroStar Training Services
- Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM)
- Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
- Bastyr University
- Broward College
- Europe-American Aviation
- Gulfstream Training Academy
- Keiser University
- Keiser University, College of Chiropractic
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program for College of Medicine
- Life University
- National Labor College
- Mesa Community College
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Parker University
- Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
- Sherman College of Chiropractic
- State College of Florida: Manatee-Sarasota
- St. Leo University DBA Program
- St. Thomas University
- University of Bridgeport
Please contact your Dean of Academic Affairs or Associate Dean for additional information. Everglades University is an official U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Partner. Through its partnership with USGBC and Pearson Education, Everglades University has access to content and resources that make sustainability integral to our curriculum. These enhancements provide opportunities for Everglades University students to prepare for certificates in the sustainability field, such as the LEED Green AP certification.
PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES
In an effort to meet the changing requirements of the industry, Everglades University seeks the advice of industry and educational representatives. Everglades University’s Program Advisory Committees represent industries related to all academic majors. Every effort is made to incorporate the advice received from the Program Advisory Committees to constantly modify, update, or add to the curriculum to ensure it remains relevant and dynamic.
GOVERNANCE
Everglades University is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation incorporated in the State of Florida. Everglades University is managed and controlled by the Everglades University Board of Trustees, which is the legal entity responsible for policy and procedure promulgation, review, and amendment.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
|
Tom Foster, MS Chair of the Board |
Joshua Fordin, J.D. Co-Chair of the Board |
Manuel Mair |
|
Mike Viola |
Dr. Robert Colton |
Timothy O’Connor |
|
Jose Cortes, MS |
Wanda Gozdz |
Howard Talenfeld |
|
Maria C. Kondracki-Dwyer, MBA |
Nicole Heran, BA |


