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College Profile for : Caribbean University-Carolina

The Caribbean University is a private university system in Puerto Rico composed of four campuses. It was founded on February 28, 1969, as the Caribbean Junior College in the municipality of Bayamon. In 1978, it was renamed to Caribbean University College after being accredited by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico. In 1990, after starting to offer graduate studies, it was renamed to Caribbean University. Caribbean University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.caribbean.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

Caribbean University commits itself to the principle of accessibility, especially to the most disadvantage; comprehensiveness in its offerings; and adaptability to meet the needs of the community it serves. The University commits to the enhancement of the intellectual and ethical social development. Accepts the responsibility of encouraging in its students the respect for human dignity and the desire, through intellectual enlightenment and personal commitment, to improve the society of which they are members. Accessibility is an essential element in our quest to reduce social and economic inequalities and strains.

General Information

Other Names
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	Under 1,000
Campus Setting	Suburb: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

No	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers