Introduction

Trident was originally established in July 1998 as a branch campus of Touro College New York by its founding President and CEO Dr. Yoram Neumann and was initially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Touro College—including the TUI branch campus—was subsequently re-accredited by MSCHE in 2004. Because of its robust growth, fiscal and operational stability, and unique online delivery model, TUI (which was based in California at that time) was separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) [now called the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)] in February 2005. Following a change in control in October 2007, a new board governed TUI and its name was changed from Touro University International to TUI University. Under the new ownership, the management team continued to lead the institution while the learning model, faculty, and staff maintained their central roles in the quality and vitality of the university. In January 2011, TUI University officially changed its name to Trident University International. On March 2, 2020, Trident became a part of American InterContinental University (AIU), an institution that is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and located in Arizona. In November 2020, the AIU System was established to give AIU and TUI the framework to continue serving their unique student populations which existing as a single entity. The AIU System is owned by American InterContinental University System, Inc., which is wholly owned by Perdoceo Education Corporation.

Mission

The mission of the American InterContinental University System is to empower a diverse student body for academic, personal, and professional success, through a commitment to inclusive, student-centered support and lifelong learning.

Statement on Diversity

Trident encourages and promotes a fully inclusive university environment academically, culturally, personally, and professionally. As forged by its mission, vision, and values, Trident’s unique and distinctive character ensures that every member of the Trident community is valued and respected, regardless of their age, race, color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. Trident’s diverse administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated equally to the success of every student and enhancing the quality of the educational experience. Trident’s administration and faculty strive to enrich curricula with ideas and viewpoints from diverse academic, cultural, personal, and professional, and disciplinary perspectives, while staff serves students with compassionate commitment and sensitivity to special needs.

Board of Trustees

Dr. Bill Pepicello-Chair

Mark E. Novad- Vice Chair

Stanley P. Mengel- Secretary

Alton Adams

Walter Pryor

Stephanie Thurston

Contact Information

Main Campus:

Trident University International
A member of the American InterContinental University System
2200 East Germann Road, Suite 150
Chandler, AZ 85286

Telephone: (800) 375-9878
http://www.trident.edu/

Mailing Address:

Trident University International

A member of the American InterContinental University System

1750 Golf Road, Suite 350

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Transcripts Address:

Trident University International

A member of the American InterContinental University System

PO Box 681309

Schaumburg, IL 60168