Everglades University

In September 1990, American Flyers College (now Everglades University) was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. American Flyers College became a nationally accredited college under the standards of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and was licensed by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (SBICU) to award Associate of Science Degrees. Later in 2000 Everglades College added Bachelor of Science Degrees with majors in Business Administration, Information Technology, Applied Management, Aviation Management, and Professional Aviation.

In the fall of 2002, Everglades College became one of the first colleges in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative Medicine.

In January 2003, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Sarasota Branch Campus of Everglades College. In May of 2003, Everglades College received approval to offer Master's Degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Aviation Science. In December of 2003, Everglades College officially changed its name to Everglades University and also received approval to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology.

In April 2004, the Main Campus of Everglades University relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. In August 2004, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Orlando Branch Campus of Everglades University. In August 2005, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management.

Effective January 2010, Everglades University was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

In January 2011, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management. Furthermore, in June 2011, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship. In August 2011, Everglades College Inc., the non-profit entity which owns Everglades University, also purchased Keiser University. In September 2011, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Crisis and Disaster Management.

In June 2014, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Bachelor of Science Degree with a
major in Land and Energy Management and the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in
Environmental Policy and Management. In July 2014, Everglades University was granted approval to offer
the Master's Degree in Public Health Administration. In September 2014, Everglades University was
granted approval to open the Off-Campus Instructional Site of the Sarasota Branch Campus, in Tampa, FL.
In October of 2014, Everglades University was granted approval to relocate the Orlando Branch Campus
to its new location in Maitland, FL.

In July 2015, Everglades University was granted approval to offer the Bachelor of Science degrees in Surveying Management (for Construction and Roadway), Hospitality Management, and International Business. In December 2015, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reaffirmed accreditation for Everglades University for ten years.