Atlantic University College (AUC) is a

private college Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grants. D ...

in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1983 by Colonel Ramón M. Barquín. It is one of the only colleges or universities in the Caribbean specializing in digital arts education in all of its forms.

History

Atlantic University College is a non-profit institution and is located in the heart of Guaynabo, facing the city's central plaza. It is the first university founded in

Guaynabo Guaynabo (, ) is a city, suburb of San Juan and municipality in the northern part of Puerto Rico, located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas, south of Cataño, east of Bayamón, and west of San Juan. Guaynabo is spr ...

and is located in the city's historical district, which preserves the distinctive Spanish colonial-style architecture that characterized Puerto Rico's towns and cities in earlier times. Atlantic University College was founded in response to Guaynabo's need for a local institution of higher education, as well as the growing demand for

digital arts Digital art refers to any artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process, or more specifically computational art that uses and engages with digital media. Since the 1960s, various name ...

expertise in the commercial sector. AUC's core programs were first offered in 1983 and now include a growing range of bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Administration

AUC is a private institution of higher education operated by Atlantic University College, Inc., a non-profit corporation established under the laws of the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (; abbreviated PR; tnq, Boriken, ''Borinquen''), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ( es, link=yes, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, lit=Free Associated State of Puerto Rico), is a Caribbean island and unincorporate ...

and registered with the U.S. State Department.

Accreditation and licensing

Atlantic University College authorized by the

Puerto Rico Education Council ''Their mission'' is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to all the students. The Council of Education of Puerto Rico es, Consejo de Educació ...

and accredited by the

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States that provides national accreditation to private post-secondary educational institutions. It is recognized by the ...

to award bachelor's, and master's degrees. AUC is also approved for students with educational benefits in the different

G.I. Bill The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill, was a law that provided a range of benefits for some of the returning World War II veterans (commonly referred to as G.I.s). The original G.I. Bill expired in 1956, bu ...

programs.

Memberships

Atlantic University College is a member of the following associations: *

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities A Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) is defined in federal law as an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time equivalent (FTE) stude ...

(HACU) * Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) *

American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) represents professional academics, researchers, educators, and students in the United States of America and focuses on issues affecting Hispanics in higher education. It functions as ...

(AAHHE) * Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) * Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CT Program) *

International Game Developers Association The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is a nonprofit professional association whose stated mission is to "support and empower game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers." The IGDA is incorpo ...

(IGDA) *

Printing Industries of America Printing Industries of America was a nonprofit trade association which advocates for the United States printing industry. It was the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing more than 6,500 member companies and an industry ...

(PIA) * Asociación Puertorriqueña de Investigación Institucional *

Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce es, Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico (CCPR) is a private, voluntary, and non-profit chamber of commerce in Puerto Rico. The Chamber was formed in 1913 as the San Juan Securities and Supplies Llotja ( es, Lo ...

Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA) es, Asociación de Industriales de Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit, and voluntary trade association in Puerto Rico formed with the intent of joining the manufacturing and service industries ...

* Asociación de Educación Privada

Departments

* General Education * Business Administration * Digital Cinematography Sciences * Digital Graphic Design * Digital Animation Sciences * Video Game Art and Design Sciences * Graduate Studies

References

External links

Official website
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