Uncommon Compassion

At AdventHealth University, we look for more than hardworking, studious individuals to join our programs. We seek out the movers, shakers and those that share our uncommon compassion and drive to do more with the gifts we’ve been given. These are principles that guide every aspect of our university.

Here, we’re eager to welcome the next generation of students onto our campuses, whether we’re meeting you in person or greeting you online. From the moment you step into the classroom or log onto the computer, you are part of something bigger at AdventHealth; you’re part of a family that stretches across 57 hospital campuses in 9 different states and serves more than 5 million people each and every day.

Healers at Heart

At AdventHealth University – and at every AdventHealth location around the country – we share in the belief and power of whole-person care. As a student, faculty or alumni, you will also be encouraged to treat the body, mind and spirit. This passion comes from our long-seated belief that living the healing values of Christ are foundational in creating healthcare providers of uncommon compassion.

Our Mission
Developing skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ. AdventHealth University is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education in a faith-affirming environment. Service-orientated and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry.

Our Vision
AdventHealth University is a leader in healthcare education, transforming the science and practice of whole-person care and developing influential professionals of uncommon compassion.

Nurture
AHU fosters nurturing by creating a respectful, inclusive, supportive and empowering environment for all.

Excellence
AHU expands excellence by advancing innovative teaching, experiential learning and serious scholarship.

Spirituality
AHU cultivates spirituality by offering opportunities for all to grow in relationship with God.

Stewardship
AHU promotes stewardship by optimizing human potential, positive relationships and valuable resources.

AdventHealth University has a rich tradition associated with the pioneering healthcare and education reform movements started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The church now operates one of the largest worldwide networks of healthcare and education facilities in the world.

The healthcare system extends the healing ministry of Christ to patients at 173 hospitals, 126 nursing homes, and 294 clinics around the world. The University campus is located next to AdventHealth Orlando – one of the largest medical facilities in the state – and for several years running the #1 rated hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report.

The education system extends the teaching ministry of Christ to students at 7,579 schools serving over 1.8 million students. AHU is one of 114 Adventist colleges and universities operating throughout the world. This educational system represents the largest operated by any Protestant Christian denomination.

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A Storied Past

AdventHealth University’s story begins more than a century ago. What began as Florida Hospital School of Nursing has grown into a Level V accredited university. Learn more about our history – and what the future holds.

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Upholding the Highest Standards

Our Accreditation

AdventHealth University is accredited by several leading higher education and healthcare accrediting bodies. We take our responsibility to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare workers seriously and are dedicated to following compliance requirements to remain an accredited university known for educating passionate and successful professionals.

AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. AdventHealth University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of AdventHealth 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).

12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Phone: 301-680-5068
Fax: 301-622-9627

655 K Street Northwest, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE

25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, Florida 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Email: mail@jcert.org

c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone: 301-652-6611
https://www.aota.org
https://www.acoteonline.org

820 West Danforth Road, #B1
Edmond, Oklahoma 73003
Phone: 405-285-0546
Fax: 405-285-0579
E-mail: mail@jrcnmt.org
https://www.jrcnmt.org

The DNAP program's next review by the COA is scheduled for Spring 2030.

10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224-275-9130
http://www.coacrna.org/

 

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the AdventHealth University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by AdventHealth University. Accreditation- Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June 2029. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-adventhealth-university/.

12000 Findley Road, Suite 150
Johns Creek, GA, 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224
http://www.arc-pa.org

3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Phone: 703-706-3245
E-mail: accreditation@apta.org

If needing to contact the program/ institution directly, please call 407-303-9904 or email dptinfo@ahu.edu.

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