Northwood believes that learning should be a lifelong pursuit. Earning a degree should not. University College programs are designed specifically for adult students who are working full time or/and raising a family. Northwood University helps busy, working adults discover the leader in themselves.

Mission

The mission of Northwood University is to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society.

Core Values Statement

We believe in:

• the advantages of an entrepreneurial, free-enterprise society,
• individual freedom and individual responsibility,
• functioning from a foundation of ethics and integrity, and
• promoting and leveraging the global, diverse and multi-cultural nature of enterprise.

Core Purpose Statement

The core purpose is to develop leaders, managers and entrepreneurs with the skills and character to drive personal, organizational and societal success.

For more information on Northwood's philosophy, see President Keith A. Pretty's open letter about The Northwood Idea.

For a complete undergraduate admissions package, e-mail us at admissions@northwood.edu.

University College Mission

University College’s mission is to provide nontraditional educational opportunities and degree programs that address adult learning needs.

The goal of University College is to provide quality, nontraditional education and degree programs to learners who require and desire nontraditional approaches to learning and education.