The Original University Without Walls

Union Institute & University began with a vision of being a "university without walls” – an institution where working adults could have the opportunity to pursue a degree regardless of where they lived and worked. Many of the most commonly used terms in higher education – nontraditional students, interdisciplinary study, distance learning, mentoring, and social relevance – refer to concepts pioneered by Union more than 45 years ago. Our founders recognized early on that, as a degree-seeking adult, you need a way to integrate your life with your learning.

It has always been our goal to provide innovative higher education alternatives to working professionals. We are focused on placing you at the center of your own education. That's why myUnion is your Union.  Your Union education is designed to honor your life experiences and help you achieve your personal and career goals, all while providing you with transformational education that helps you make a difference in your own life and the lives of others. 

Overview

Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University is an accredited, private, not-for-profit, national university that offers personalized undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs designed for the lifelong student.

Mission and Vision

Union Institute & University actively seeks to identify and reach those underserved by higher education and provide them with world class educational opportunities and services. This commitment to excellence and greater social impact drives the mission and vision for the entire institution.

Students

Union students come from across the country and around the world. They generally range in age from their mid-twenties to their late sixties.

Faculty

Union faculty includes nationally recognized scholars and experts in a diverse range of academic fields and professional backgrounds. Union strives to maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio.

Degree Programs

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Union offers a number of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs via low-residency, small classroom, and online options, including:

• Bachelor of Arts (Online option)
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Arts (Online option)
• Master of Arts with Concentrations in Psychology and Counseling
• Master of Education (Online option)
• Doctor of Education
• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Visiting Sudents

Consumer Information
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Locations
In addition to online options, Union offers undergraduate and graduate-level learning in academic centers across the United States:

Midwest
Cincinnati, Ohio

Northeast
Brattleboro, Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont

South
North Miami Beach, Florida

West
Los Angeles, California
Sacramento, California