About American Sentinel University

American Sentinel University is a leading online university accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. We position students for the future of their industries by offering relevant programs, a flexible learning platform and superior student support.

What makes American Sentinel unique is our primary focus: positioning you for success. We do that by:

• Offering accredited programs in high-demand fields that are current and relevant to your career.
• Providing you with one student success advisor who gets to know you throughout your time at the university, a 24/7 librarian service and other support services that will help you graduate and thrive.
• Delivering quality, affordable education through an online format, which makes the pursuit of your dreams possible.

• Founded: February 2006
• History: American Sentinel University was founded when three nationally accredited institutions merged: the American Graduate School of Management (Denver, Colo.), Sentinel University (Denver, Colo.) and the American College of Computer and Information Sciences (Birmingham, Ala.).
• Awards: G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School (2011, 2010, 2009), Military Advanced Education Top Military-Friendly University (2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09)
• CEO: Dr. Richard Oliver
• President: Mary Adams
• Accreditation: Distance Education and Training Council (DETC); Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor of Science Nursing and Master of Science Nursing programs)
• Programs:  More than 20 online bachelor and master degree programs with no residency requirements
• Student enrollment (as of December 31 2011): 2,000+ students
• Alumni (as of December 31, 2011): approximately 1,600 worldwide
• Faculty: 150+ full-time and adjunct faculty members (more than 80 percent hold Ph.D.s)
• Staff: 60+ academic administrators and staff
• Headquarters: Aurora, Colorado
• Student satisfaction: 94-97 percent based on Student Satisfaction Survey 4Q 2011

American Sentinel University was formed in February 2006 by combining the educational operations of three existing institutions: the American Graduate School of Management, Sentinel University and the American College of Computer and Information Sciences. The vision of this new university was to improve the student experience and student outcomes by focusing on relevant degree programs in high-demand industries. American Sentinel reinforced its faculty by hiring additional professors with significant real-world experience and also added support services to help students achieve their goals and navigate the path to graduation.

Learn more about our rich history:

2006

• The American Sentinel University Board of Trust forms in February 2006.
• In early 2006, American Sentinel becomes accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
• The Faculty Curriculum Committee forms to ensure graduates of American Sentinel are on the leading edge of new workplace requirements.
• Several comprehensive and regular student communication programs are created, which today include the monthly external publication, The Sentinel, and a newsletter for faculty and staff, Inside American Sentinel.

2007

• In early 2007, American Sentinel publishes its first annual report.
• American Sentinel is invited to join the Higher Learning Commission's Transparency by Design program as a participant observer.
• American Sentinel is the only nationally accredited school to join the project.
• American Sentinel is approved as a Title IV-eligible nonparticipating institution, giving students in-school loan deferments.

2008

• Dr. Lawrence Droutman, American Sentinel's provost since inception, retires. Dr. Richard Oliver is named interim provost.
• American Sentinel is approved by the U.S. Air Force as one of only nine online schools to be part of its Air University-ABC program. The program allows airmen completing associate degrees at Air University to enter into American Sentinel bachelor's programs.
• Dr. Catherine Garner becomes American Sentinel’s dean, health sciences and nursing.
• American Sentinel completes and submits its self-study for program accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

2009

• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits American Sentinel's bachelor's and master's degree nursing programs for a five-year period.
• Dr. Catherine Garner becomes American Sentinel's second provost.

2010

• American Sentinel is reaccredited by the DETC.
• American Sentinel is approved to begin offering federal student financial aid.