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Caribbean University

Coordinates: 18°22′59″N 66°10′05″W / 18.383170°N 66.167974°W / 18.383170; -66.167974
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Caribbean University of Puerto Rico
MottoWe believe in you and your future
TypePrivate university
Established1969
PresidentAna E. Cucurella-Adorno, Ph.D.
Location,
18°22′59″N 66°10′05″W / 18.383170°N 66.167974°W / 18.383170; -66.167974
Websitewww.caribbean.edu

Caribbean University is a private university system in Puerto Rico composed of four campuses.

History

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 of Byamon and Dorado Puerto Rico.[citation needed] 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.

The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Campuses

  • Caribbean University at Bayamón (1969)
  • Caribbean University at Vega Baja (1977)
  • Caribbean University at Carolina (1979)
  • Caribbean University at Ponce (1985)
The Ponce campus of Caribbean University on Avenida La Ceiba, Barrio Sabanetas, Ponce