Our Mission, History, and Credentials

Mission

Robert Morris University offers professional, career-focused education in a collegiate setting to diverse communities.

Characteristics/Definitions

Robert Morris University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-location institution offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs that focus on integrating theory and applications. Robert Morris University prepares students to be practitioners in their chosen field, socially responsible to their community, and a foundation for their family.

Robert Morris University is dedicated to:

• Growth: To provide the opportunity for an RMU education to an increasing number of students.
• Improvement: To continually improve program offerings and the delivery of services.
• Viability: To manage scarce resources with efficiency.
• Enrichment: To enrich the personal and professional lives of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities we serve.

Accreditation & Approvals

Organization and Governance

Robert Morris University is a private, independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education. It is incorporated and operated under the provisions of the General Not-for-Profit Corporation Act of the State of Illinois and is declared tax-exempt by the U.S. Department of the Treasury 501(c)(3).

Overall institutional policy is established by the College's Board of Trustees.

History

1913: - Moser School is founded.   1965: - Robert Morris University is chartered in Carthage. 1975: - Robert Morris University comes to Chicago, merging with the Moser School. 1986: - Robert Morris University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. 1988: - A location opens in Springfield, Illinois. 1991: - Second location opens in Orland Park, Illinois. - The University begins to award the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. 1995: - Robert Morris University becomes a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). 1997: - Third location opens in Naperville, Illinois. 1998: - The Chicago Location moves to 401 South State Street. - Athletic Program grows to 20 teams. - Athletic Program begins in Springfield, Illinois. 1999: - Fourth location opens in Bensenville, Illinois. 2000: - The University begins to award the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design. - Fifth location opens in Peoria, Illinois. - The University begins to award the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Computer Studies. 2001: - The Naperville Location relocated to Aurora, Illinois, the DuPage Location.		2002: - The Orland Park Location introduces the Tech Center. -Teaching Fellows appointed. 2003: - Sixth location opens in Waukegan, Illinois, the Lake County Location. - The DuPage Location introduces the Institute of Culinary Arts. - Teaching Institute and Center for Applied Leadership established. 2004: - The Chicago Location introduces the Culinary Arts and Surgical Technology Programs. 2005: - The Orland Park Location introduces the Institute of Culinary Arts. - School of Graduate Studies established. - Women win ACHA Ice Hockey National Championship. - College earns University status. 2006: - Nursing Program established. - Center for Higher Education Studies (CHES) established. - The Graduate School was renamed Morris Graduate School of Management. - First MBA and MIS Degrees awarded. 2007: - The University begins offering the Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree. - Women win ACHA Ice Hockey National Championship. - CHES renamed Chicago Center for Higher Education Studies (CCHES). 2008: - Graduate School location established in Schaumburg, Illinois. - Athletic Program grows to 32 teams. 2009: -Changed to University in name. - Ninth location opens in Elgin, Illinois.

 The Many Reasons RMU is the University of First Choice:

• A National Leader in graduating students. RMU's graduation rate is inthe top 10% of schools in its category.
• A State Leader in awarding degrees to minority students.
• Exciting Athletics - 34 intercollegiate teams.
• 7th Largest private university in Illinois.
• A National Leader in the time it takes to earn a degree. 91% of RMU graduates finish their Bachelors Degree in 4 years or less.
• Great Value - RMU is one of the most affordable private universities in Illinois.
• Last year Robert Morris University awarded more than $19 million in scholarships.
• Recognized, along with the University of Illinois, as a state leader in providing opportunities for women in higher education.