Even though it did not finalize the acquisition and assume control of the institution, Ashford University was renamed the University of Arizona Global Campus. Zovio continued as the campus's online program manager until UAGC terminated its contract with Zovio in 2022. The acquisition was completed three years later.

Mount St. Clare College Originally named Mount St. Clare College, Ashford University was founded in 1918 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa. The school became The Franciscan University in 2002 until it was bought in 2005 by Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

UAGC is Accredited 9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Three years into the California lawsuit, on Aug. 3, 2020, the University of Arizona announced a plan for its affiliated foundation to acquire Ashford University and turn it into the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). The University of Arizona acquired direct ownership of UAGC at the end of June 2023.

Founded in 1898 as the Modern High School for Girls, in the 125 years since Ashford School opened its doors for the first time there have been seven Monarchs, a site move, two world wars, joining United Learning and a merger with Ashford Friars School in Great Chart.

Count on Ashford University to provide a high-quality degree program that is: Affordable --Benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online. Master's courses start at $432/credit.

How does this change impact Ashford University's accreditation? Global Campus will continue to be accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In 2019, the university's accreditation was reaffirmed by WSCUC for six years with the next reaffirmation review scheduled for spring 2025.

UAGC is Accredited WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The former Ashford University repeatedly lied to students over a decade about the cost, time requirement and value of its degree program, making the education they obtained “effectively worthless,” the U.S. Education Department found in an independent review.

the United Church Schools Trust The school is owned and run by the United Church Schools Trust and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).

Founded in 1898 as the Modern High School for Girls, in the 125 years since Ashford School opened its doors for the first time there have been seven Monarchs, a site move, two world wars, joining United Learning and a merger with Ashford Friars School in Great Chart.

Three years into the California lawsuit, on Aug. 3, 2020, the University of Arizona announced a plan for its affiliated foundation to acquire Ashford University and turn it into the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). The University of Arizona acquired direct ownership of UAGC at the end of June 2023.