Argosy University

At Argosy University, our passion is teaching and learning. We develop professional competence, provide opportunity for personal growth, and foster interpersonal effectiveness. Students succeed because our university community engages and supports them.

As an undergraduate student at Argosy University, you’ll take classes designed to equip you with the communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills desired by employers. Whether you’re preparing to jumpstart your career or for graduate-level study, we’ll be here to help you every step of the way.When you apply, your previous educational records and career interests will be taken into consideration. We reserve the right to limit enrollment in any of our programs, and requirements may vary by program.

As a graduate student at Argosy University, you’ll join one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation, where you’ll have an opportunity to sharpen your skills and add to your depth and breadth of expertise and experience.Whether you’re hoping to enhance your career in your current field, build your knowledge in a new area of study, or prepare for a career change, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Built on a diverse and rich academic foundation, Argosy University was formed in 2001 with the merging of three separate academic institutions—the American Schools of Professional Psychology, the University of Sarasota, and the Medical Institute of Minnesota.

The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, the first of the American Schools of Professional Psychology, was founded in the 1976 by a group of psychologists, educators, and other professionals who called for a clinical psychology degree that emphasized teaching and practical training over the research-oriented approach of the traditional PhD degree. This effort ultimately led to the creation of the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree, which we still offer today.

The University of Sarasota also had a long history as an academic institution with programs for working adults, tracing its roots to 1969 when it was founded under a different name. The University of Sarasota also boasted an innovative delivery format that mixed distance learning with brief, intensive on-campus study periods.

The third school, the Medical Institute of Minnesota, brought to the table its own rich heritage, which began when it was established in 1961 in response to the emerging needs of the medical community, with the goal of preparing skilled allied healthcare personnel for careers in the booming medical technology fields.Today, Argosy University supports one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation. We offer 27 campus locations across the United States as well as a number of degree programs online.

The university derives its name from the noun argosy, which means a rich supply. The Argosy University logo features a shield, decorated with a laurel wreath representing academic and professional achievement as well as a flame representing passion and personal development. The green in the logo symbolizes growth and harmony and represents academic achievement through the development of interpersonal skills. A bright and energetic color, the yellow symbolizes intelligence and clarity and representing personal passion and wisdom.

At Argosy University, we believe that our students should be able to achieve personal and professional development that fits with their lifestyle. That's why we offer online associate's degree programs that are flexible and provide you with continuous support from our online advisors.With 24/7 access to the classroom, you can complete one of our online Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) degree programs conveniently at your own pace.Whether you want to pursue a career in a field of study that you're passionate about or begin working towards a bachelor's degree, our online associate's degree programs can help you achieve your goals and provide you with professional skills being sought in the workforce.

At Argosy University, we surround you with support, whether you’re just getting started or approaching your graduation date. Some of our support services are tailored exclusively to meet the needs of our online students, others are designed to assist those learning on-campus, and many are in place to support to everyone.

Argosy University is committed to providing qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights and privileges of college services, programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you believe you are in need of accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator for your Argosy University location.

We provide complimentary Talk One-2-One counseling services for a range of personal problems including family and marital issues, stress, anxiety, and depression. These services include up to 4 confidential face-to-face or telephone counseling sessions, as well as a crisis hotline open 24 hours per day, 7 day per week. Our counselors are licensed, experienced, and easy to talk to.

All Argosy University students can access the Online Library, where you can perform full-text searches in over 350 databases that support every academic program. The Online Library also includes eBook access, and interlibrary book loans can be shipped to you at no additional charge.Campus libraries also support campus curricula and encourage life-long learning through maintaining a collection of books, scholarly journals, audiovisuals, reference materials, dissertations, theses, and more. They also provide access to electronic full-text journals, books, and other content specific to our programs.