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Regis University

Who we are!

Regis University, founded in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, moved to Colorado in 1884. Its original Colorado home was in Morrison, but when John Brisbane Walker, an entrepreneur developer, offered the Jesuits a plot of land in 1887, the permanent home was established. Main Hall, which was completed in 1887, was the only building on campus until 1911, when expansion began.

In 1996, Betty Williams of Northern Ireland became the first Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak on campus. Since that time, 12 other Nobel Laureates have spoken at Regis University. The most recent Nobel Peace Laureate on campus was David Trimble, who helped negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, spoke in October 2006. Lech Walesa, leader of the Solidarity Movement in Poland, spoke in March 2006.

The motto "Men and Women in Service of Others" on the University seal describes the purpose of Jesuit education: to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. It also expresses the desire of Regis' faculty and staff to be of service to students and the community.

Programs Offered :

Master

Bachelor

Age Qualifications:
18+

Education Qualifications:
Requires all students to provide proof of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Work Experience Qualifications:
None

Geographical Qualifications:
Student must be a United States resident.

History & Vision

Regis University was not always Regis. The school was started in 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, by a group of exiled Italian Jesuits. It was known as Las Vegas College. The Jesuits were invited to move to the Denver area by Bishop Machebeuf. The school moved to Morrison, Colorado, in 1884 and received a new name, Sacred Heart College. In 1887, John Brisben

Walker donated land at the corner of 50th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard for a new building. The main structure was built in 100 days, though the interior took much longer.

Sacred Heart changed its name in 1921. Why? Several reasons: Some felt the many Catholic institutions named "Sacred Heart" caused confusion. The Jesuits were also unhappy that the students referred to the school (SHC) as "The Shack." Football cheers were getting a bit blasphemous and most people felt there was something wrong with the term "Sacred Heart Dance." Besides, the name provided a clear target for the Ku Klux Klan, which was growing quite powerful in Colorado. The name Regis was chosen because John Francis Regis was a Jesuit saint who worked in the mountains. Simple as that.

Our Mission

Regis University educates men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. Standing within the Catholic and United States traditions, we are inspired by the particular Jesuit vision of Ignatius Loyola. This vision challenges us to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. We seek to provide value-centered undergraduate and graduate education, as well as to strengthen commitment to community service. We nurture the life of the mind and the pursuit of truth within an environment conducive to effective teaching, learning and personal development.

Consistent with Judeo-Christian principles, we apply knowledge to human needs and seek to preserve the best of the human heritage. We encourage the continual search for truth, values and a just existence. Throughout this process, we examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"

As a consequence of Ignatius Loyola's vision, particularly as reflected in his Spiritual Exercises, we encourage all members of the Regis community to learn proficiently, think logically and critically, identify and choose personal standards of values, and be socially responsible. We further encourage the development of the skills and leadership abilities necessary for distinguished professional work and contributions to the improvement and transformation of society.

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Programs at Regis University are taught Online.

Accreditation

Regis University is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.