The mission of the University of North America is to support a diverse student population by providing high quality education in business and technology that is student-centered, practitioner-oriented, and globally focused. The University of North America (UoNA) supports this mission by developing curricula which are continually improved through outcomes assessment and consultation with practitioner faculty and advisory committees. UoNA delivers its programs through an accessible, interactive, collaborative educational environment which strengthens learning and facilitates critical thinking and problem-solving competencies. Finally, it supports students with services that foster academic success.

The institutional objectives of the University are: • To provide academic quality through rigorous academic standards with a commitment to interactive, effective learning for adults; • To create a student-centered environment accessible to individuals of diverse ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds; • To enable students to achieve their career and professional goals by providing a relevant and supportive learning environment including on-campus, hybrid, and online delivery formats; • To develop educational programs that join theory and practice and instill in students the spirit of applied learning; • To promote globally responsible perspectives in the curriculum and among students and faculty; • To educate diverse student populations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

The core values of the University of North America are academic quality, educational access, and student success. Currently, UoNA’s degree programs focus on computer science, information technology, and business disciplines and support the development of a broad understanding of the cultures in which these disciplines function.

The focus of the University is applied learning. UoNA intentionally brings highly qualified faculty members that have solid academic credentials along with active careers in high tech industries, business, and government to create a stimulating learning environment. Coursework is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore and develop course-related competencies relevant to their work environment through applied learning assignments in each course of the curriculum.

The University emphasizes high quality education that is accessible to learners in the global community, regardless of background, to enable them to succeed in their careers. This goal is achieved as the University provides an advanced education that cultivates growth and development in the professional and personal lives of our students. With its teaching focused on the principles of applied learning, UoNA bridges the gap between the theoretical learning of traditional disciplines and the applied knowledge required to provide graduates with a comprehensive understanding and a competitive advantage in today’s global society.

From 2008 to mid-September 2017, the campus was located in a commercial building in Vienna, Virginia. In September 2017, UoNA moved to a campus facility located in Fairfax, Virginia, and then in May 2019 to its current location in Fairfax, VA.

The current facility is on a 6.92-acre property in a complex with other buildings that house major companies including technology and accounting enterprises, bolstering opportunities for student employment and placement. This area, which is known as Fair Lakes, represents a diverse mix of industries. Major area enterprises include Alion Science and Technology, CACI, CGI Group, General Dynamics, and ManTech International. The nearby Fairfax County Government Center, houses most of the County-provided services, and is where most of the County’s official business is conducted. Residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, UoNA is among numerous world organizations and is within 22 miles from the US Capitol and the White House.

The campus is located at the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) and Interstate 66, which offers accessibility to major routes throughout Washington DC and its surrounding areas. There is ample parking adjacent to the building, including a covered ramp, to accommodate those who choose to drive to campus. The WMATA Metro bus lines provide public transportation from the campus to the nearest Metro Station.

The campus occupies space on the first and second floor of the 96,600 square foot (SF), 4-story commercial building located at 12750 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, Virginia. These two floors, beyond the reception area, are exclusively dedicated to the campus, including 26 classrooms, the learning resource center (library), and administrative offices. The remaining areas on the third and fourth floors are utilized for campus events and rented or leased to other businesses.

The campus has dedicated, private IT servers equipped with powerful technology to ensure ample and secure computing service for UoNA. A virtual lab was established in 2015 to provide an advanced computing environment that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. All classrooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with modern technology, including dry erase boards, projectors, and screens. The entire campus is Wi-Fi accessible, which enables instructors and students to utilize online materials for educational purposes, and allows faculty, students, and administrators to access the university’s online library, Learning Management System (Moodle) and Campus Information System (Campus Café).

The academic model used by the University is designed to meet the unique needs of learners, who are focused on future career objectives. Degree program students complete common core courses based on credential level, independent of selected programs, and program core courses, which are integrated with required and student-selected electives.

Classes are scheduled according to a blended program sequence of hybrid, online, and ground courses. Moodle, the campus LMS, is used to deliver fully online and online components or supplemental material for hybrid or on-campus courses. These modalities provide students, majority of whom are working professionals, the flexibility and convenience needed to easily communicate with faculty members and fellow students. Library services are provided 24 hours per day, seven days per week through the UoNA Virtual Library which encompasses a wide range of online resources including the Integrated Library System – Online Public Access Catalog, ProQuest, ACM Digital Library, e-Books Academic Complete Collection, and Library Information Resource Network (LIRN), a system that permits students to access resources from any location in the world with internet access. The UoNA Librarian oversees the development of the resources and provides training and support for students, faculty, and staff.

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This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.

1 GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.