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Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and College, through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Department of Higher Education (DHE)
Calendar Type
Classes are offered in 8 week modules, starting six times per year.
Credit Transfer
Very flexible credit transfer policy. For details, click on 'Credit Transfer' Tab below.
Location(s)
Connecticut - CT (Danbury | Meriden | Norwalk | Waterbury) and Online Education
Delivery Format
Campus (evening and weekend classes) and Online (onlien classes are delivered through blackboard) Education
Financial Support
- Federal Grants (Pell Grant): FAFSA Code: 001401
- Private Educational Loans
- Scholarships (For Only Campus Students)
- Federal Plus Loans (Parents | Graduate or Professional students)
- Federal student Loans (Low-interest options | Federal Stafford Loan)
- Private Educational Loans
- Scholarships (For Only Campus Students)
- Federal Plus Loans (Parents | Graduate or Professional students)
- Federal student Loans (Low-interest options | Federal Stafford Loan)
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Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Graduate Certificate
Post University is a group of online and on-campus students of different ages. In addition to the provision of four-year learning programs, the university also savors the honor of being largest online education provider in the state.
Post University bears the reputation of providing highly-interactive online programs that are likely to impact the lives of adult learners. Same high-quality and student-oriented education is provided to the distant learners as to the campus-based students.
The university savors the honor of being in the list of top 20 Online Education Database (OEDb).
The Post University was founded in 1890 as Matoon Shorthand School that offered commercial education trainings such as book-keeping, typing, business writing and shorthand courses.
In 1893, the name of the school was changed to Bliss & Harrington's Business College & School of Shorthand. In 1897, the institution was acquired by Harry C. Post and the name was changed to Waterbury Business College.
In 1939, the school broadened its mission and became Post Junior College of Commerce. In 1965, the university savored the honor of acquiring its current day-campus property in Country Club Road in Waterbury, Conn. In 1970, Leever Student Center was opened by Post University.
In 1980, the university accomplished the honor of awarding its first baccalaureate degree. In 1996, the institution commenced its online degree programs. In 2004, the name of the institution was changed to Post University and new courses were added to its curriculum. In 2006, the institution started to offer its first Master’s Degree Program online.
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education, and the operating practices.
In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
Post University savors the honor of being majorly accredited by the following.
New England Association of Schools and College, Inc.
Post University is also granted by State of Connecticut to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees in legal studies, criminal justice, information technology, business, sport management and social services.
The online students at Post University have access to the same academic support services as campus-based students. Following are the academic services which are provided by Post University to its students.
Virtual Library
The Post University provides access to various information resources and databases through its virtual library. The students can find national/international newspapers, business journal and various other resources of history, business, legal studies, industry market-research reports, dictionaries and thesauri etc.
Writing center
The writing center at Post University helps students to brainstorm and develop the ideas of writing to understand the writing process, figure out ways to improve writing, correct the use of grammar, avoid plagiarism and properly cite sources, use appropriate styles and tones of writing etc.
Tutoring
Post University provides tutoring services to the students through its Learning Center. Tutoring services are provided in a wide range of subjects and to all full and part-time students of the university. Tutoring is provided by selected peers and professionals in subjects such as accounting, economics, algebra, statistics, finance, English and research writing.
Academic Advising
The goal of Academic Advising is to provide assistance to the students in realizing their academic potentials. Proactive and friendly coaching is provided to the students by Academic Advising staff. This enables the students to stay on track, accomplish their academic goals and graduate.
Following are the scholarships and their respective values which are provided to the students who maintain specific academic standards.
Reviews / Comments on Post University
Degree Programs
Online Programs
Associate
Associate of Science (A.S)- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Early Childhood Education
- Legal Studies
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science (B.S)Bachelor of Science (B.S)
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B.S. in Computer Information Systems with concentrations in
- General
- Database
- Software Development Management - B.S. in Accounting
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B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in
- General
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Equine Studies
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Management
- International Business
- Marketing - B.S. in Management for Registered Nurses
- B.S. in Sport Management
- B.S. in Child Studies
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B.S. in Criminal Justice with concentrations in
- General
- Forensic Science
- High Tech and Fraud Investigation
- Law Enforcement -
B.S. in Human Services with concentrations in
- General
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services Management
- Psychology
- Sociology -
B.S. in Legal Studies with concentrations in
- General
- Corporate Law
- Environmental Law
- Law and Technology
- Law Office Administration -
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) with concentrations in
- General Psychology
- Human Development
- Education and Health
- Organizational Studies
Master
Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Multidisciplinary
- Project Management
- Teaching & Learning
- Instructional Design & Technology
- Clinical Counseling Concentration
- Alcohol & Drug Counseling Concentration
- Program Administration Concentration
- Master of Public Administration
Certificate
Certificate- Game Design and Animation
- CPA Examination Preparation Accounting
- Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Administration
- H.R. Management
- Legal Nurse Consulting
- Paralegal (Legal Studies)
Graduate Certificate
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance (GCF)
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Performance Management
Campus Programs
Associate
Associate of Science (A.S) Degrees- Accounting (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- Management (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- Marketing
- Early Childhood Education
- Legal Studies
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)- B.S. In Biology
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B.S. in Computer Information Systems
- General
- Database
- Software Development Management - B.S. in Environmental Science
- B.S. in Environmental Studies
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B.S. in Equine Business Management
- General
- Communications
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental Studies
- Marketing
- Management
- Psychology - B.S. in Accounting (Evening & Weekend Classes)
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B.S. in Business Administration (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- General
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Equine Studies
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- International Business -
B.S. in Finance
- General
- Corporate Finance
- Personal Finance -
B.S. in Management
- General
- Computer Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Sport Management
- Registered Nurses -
B.S. in Marketing
- General
- International Marketing
- Sales Marketing - B.S. in Sport Management
- B.S. in Child Studies
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B.S. in Criminal Justice (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- General
- Forensic Science
- High Tech and Fraud Investigation
- Law Enforcement -
B.S. in Human Services (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- General
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services Management
- Psychology
- Sociology -
B.S. in Legal Studies (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- General
- Corporate Law
- Environmental Law
- Law and Technology
- Law Office Administration
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B.A. in Psychology
- General
- Human Development
- Education and Health
- Organizational Studies -
B.A. in Sociology
- Counseling Services
- Health and Community Services
- Security Services
Master
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Master of Business Administration with concentrations in
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Multidisciplinary
- Project Management
- Master of Education in Teaching & Learning
- Master of Education in Instructional Design & Technology
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Master of Human Services (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- Clinical Counseling
- Alcohol & Drug Counseling
- Program Administration - Master of Public Administration
Certificate
Certificate- Equine Law
- Equine Veterinary Assistant
- Game Design and Animation
- CPA Examination Preparation Accounting
- Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Administration
- H.R. Management (Evening & Weekend Classes)
- Legal Nurse Consulting
- Paralegal (Legal Studies)
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance (GCF)
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Performance Management
Why Post
- Serving since 1890
- Accredited University
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Academic Advising
- Virtual Library
- Flexible credit transfer policy
- Career Services
- Online MBA programs receives Silver Level Innovation price from Connecticut Quality Improvement
- Post University Online Ranked among Top 20 Nationally for 3rd consecutive year.
- Eligible to train Active Duty, Veteran and Military Dependent students.
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With Evening and weekend classes
- Students will receive the same degree as full time students receive
- Accelerated Degree Programs with continuous 8 week modules
- Evening classes are offered at various locations within CT.
Credit Transfer
Flexible credit transfer policy- Transfer up to 90 credits (earned at Post University) towards bachelor's degree program
- Transfer up to 60 credits (earned outside Post University) towards bachelor's degree program
- Transfer up to 9 credits towards master's degree program
- Students can earn undergraduate credits for DANTES, CLEP and ACE courses.
- Undergraduate credits for Military and Life Experience
- Students may earn credits for professional development and training courses.
About
Mission
Post University is dedicated to the mission of providing students with knowledge, personal skills and experiences that are required to excel in their chosen fields. The university nurtures the students to become competent, confident and competitive in this global market place.
University Overview
Post University is a group of online and on-campus students of different ages. In addition to the provision of four-year learning programs, the university also savors the honor of being largest online education provider in the state.Post University bears the reputation of providing highly-interactive online programs that are likely to impact the lives of adult learners. Same high-quality and student-oriented education is provided to the distant learners as to the campus-based students.
The university savors the honor of being in the list of top 20 Online Education Database (OEDb).
History of Post University
The Post University was founded in 1890 as Matoon Shorthand School that offered commercial education trainings such as book-keeping, typing, business writing and shorthand courses.In 1893, the name of the school was changed to Bliss & Harrington's Business College & School of Shorthand. In 1897, the institution was acquired by Harry C. Post and the name was changed to Waterbury Business College.
In 1939, the school broadened its mission and became Post Junior College of Commerce. In 1965, the university savored the honor of acquiring its current day-campus property in Country Club Road in Waterbury, Conn. In 1970, Leever Student Center was opened by Post University.
In 1980, the university accomplished the honor of awarding its first baccalaureate degree. In 1996, the institution commenced its online degree programs. In 2004, the name of the institution was changed to Post University and new courses were added to its curriculum. In 2006, the institution started to offer its first Master’s Degree Program online.
Accreditation
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education, and the operating practices.In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
Post University savors the honor of being majorly accredited by the following.
New England Association of Schools and College, Inc.
Post University is also granted by State of Connecticut to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees in legal studies, criminal justice, information technology, business, sport management and social services.
Academic Services
The online students at Post University have access to the same academic support services as campus-based students. Following are the academic services which are provided by Post University to its students.Virtual Library
The Post University provides access to various information resources and databases through its virtual library. The students can find national/international newspapers, business journal and various other resources of history, business, legal studies, industry market-research reports, dictionaries and thesauri etc.
Writing center
The writing center at Post University helps students to brainstorm and develop the ideas of writing to understand the writing process, figure out ways to improve writing, correct the use of grammar, avoid plagiarism and properly cite sources, use appropriate styles and tones of writing etc.
Tutoring
Post University provides tutoring services to the students through its Learning Center. Tutoring services are provided in a wide range of subjects and to all full and part-time students of the university. Tutoring is provided by selected peers and professionals in subjects such as accounting, economics, algebra, statistics, finance, English and research writing.
Academic Advising
The goal of Academic Advising is to provide assistance to the students in realizing their academic potentials. Proactive and friendly coaching is provided to the students by Academic Advising staff. This enables the students to stay on track, accomplish their academic goals and graduate.
Scholarships
Following are the scholarships and their respective values which are provided to the students who maintain specific academic standards.| Scholarships | Value | GPA/SAT/ACT score |
| High honors scholarship | $14,000 | GPA of 3.5 and 1800 SAT or 28 ACT score. |
| Honors scholarship | $12,000 | GPA of 3.25 and 1500 SAT or 24 ACT score |
| Trustee scholarship | $11,000 | 3.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 22 ACT |
| Presidential scholarship | $8,000 | 2.5 GPA and 1300 SAT or 21 ACT |
| Post scholarship | $6,000 | 2.0 GPA and 1200 SAT or 20 ACT |
| Returning student scholarships | $100–$500 | Awarded to students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement throughout their University careers |
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