About Anaheim University | Accredited Global Online Education
August 17, 2023 2026-06-11 21:59About Anaheim University | Accredited Global Online Education

Your learning community:
Anaheim University students reside around the world and interact with their classmates and professors.

Your university's commitment:
Anaheim University is committed to its motto, “Students First, Always.” You and your best interests are our first concern.

Your global network:
By learning at Anaheim University with students around the world, you become part of a global network of professionals.

Tuition you can afford:
No stadiums, parking structures or new buildings. Our online approach means you get quality academics & low tuition.

Experienced faculty:
No geographical boundaries allow Anaheim University to recruit experienced faculty from around the world.

Your professional advancement:
Use what you learn today in the workplace tomorrow. Upgrade your qualifications without taking time off work.
Anaheim University is a sustainable, pioneering online institution of higher learning founded in 1996 with its administrative offices located in Anaheim, California. Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The University, through its state-of-the-art online face-to-face learning environment, provides opportunities for students around the globe to interact with experienced professors and industry experts allowing them to both further their knowledge and advance their professional skills in a user-friendly and interactive environment. Anaheim University offers online programs in English teacher education, business administration, international business, sustainable management, entrepreneurship and filmmaking.
Anaheim University is committed to its motto, “Students First, Always.” You and your best interests are our first concern. Our aim is to provide students around the globe with an opportunity to receive a high-quality education while at the same time advancing their career. Affordable tuition allows students to pay course by course as they go through the program, allowing many to graduate without any debt or student loans.
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What makes AU’s faculty outstanding?
Here are the facts:
- 100% of Anaheim University’s graduate school professors hold doctoral / terminal degrees from accredited universities and are experienced professionals.
- A high percentage of Anaheim University’s professors are distinguished authors and noted experts in their fields of study.
- Anaheim University faculty members teach in an online learning environment that provides regular interaction with each and every student in both synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (in your free time) instructional modes.
What makes AU’s MBA faculty outstanding?
Here are the facts:
- Dr. Robert Robertson’s exceptional leadership as Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business is supported by his unparalleled academic credentials, including a Ph.D. in Management, certifications from MIT, and University of London Senior Research Fellow and Fulbright Specialist designations. With over two decades of experience in academia, extensive public sector leadership managing billion-dollar budgets, and global expertise as a lecturer and advisor, Dr. Robertson embodies the qualities of an innovative and globally-focused educator and administrator.
- In addition to holding doctoral degrees from some of the world’s most esteemed universities, the entire business faculty has real-life experience in business management and administration.
- The business school’s professors bring extensive experience teaching in accredited on-campus programs as well as exceptional real-life experience. A number of the professors have served as Department Chairs and Deans at major universities throughout the United States.
What makes AU’s TESOL faculty outstanding?
Here are the facts:
- The Doctor of Education and Master of Arts in TESOL degree programs are taught by distinguished linguists and authors whose work has been published by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Cengage Publishing, Prentice-Hall, Longman, and McGraw-Hill publishers, among others.
- Three of the TESOL faculty are former Presidents of TESOL, the world’s largest language teaching organization.
- The Ed.D. in TESOL program designer Dr. Rod Ellis was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh prize for the best book in applied linguistics for his Oxford University Press classic The Study of Second Language Acquisition.
What makes AU’s Film & Entertainment faculty outstanding?
Here are the facts:
Dr. David Desser, founding Dean of the Akira Kurosawa School of Film, is a renowned film scholar who has authored and edited numerous books on cinema and has taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Southern California (USC), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, Kansai University in Japan, Hong Kong Baptist University and the University of Illinois. Holding a Ph.D. in Cinema Studies from the University of Southern California (Ph.D.), he brings a wealth of expertise to students.
Vikram Channa, Associate Dean of the Akira Kurosawa School of Film, serves as Warner Bros. Discovery Networks Head of Production Asia-Pacific, leading content production and development across the region. His advisement helps to keep Anaheim University’s film and entertainment programs on the leading edge and in line with industry requirements.
Faculty members integrate practical learning experiences, mentorship, and industry collaborations, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise to succeed in entertainment careers.
Join AU’s Global Faculty
Anaheim University is currently accepting applications to join the esteemed faculty of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business, the Anaheim University Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute, the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film and the Graduate School of Education. Professors have found teaching online at Anaheim University to be an excellent way to supplement their income and an invaluable way to stay on top of global issues.

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Mission
Anaheim University was established as a unique, innovative and sustainable institution of higher learning to meet the educational needs of a diverse and global student body through academic programs of the highest quality. Dedicated to a student-centered philosophy, Anaheim University makes higher education accessible to qualified students worldwide through both online and on-campus study.
Anaheim University Objectives
Taking advantage of opportunities available through the newest of technological innovations, Anaheim University has been designed to be a global institution with a multicultural perspective with programs designed to meet the needs of its diverse student population. To accomplish this, Anaheim University has the following objectives:
- Excellence of academic instruction through the guidance and expertise of dedicated faculty
- Utilization of new and reliable technologies
- Deployment of technology-based learning resources
- Meeting the educational needs of the students by offering instructional programs otherwise unavailable to those students because of access, cost, or work schedule
- Provision of an instructional environment where students can take active roles in their learning processes
- Support of an academic environment where faculty members are able to deliver the highest quality educational programs
- Regular course and program assessments and evaluation to ensure the quality of the curriculum
History
Anaheim University was founded in Orange County, California in 1996. Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
In addition, Anaheim University is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education. “Approval to operate” means that Anaheim University operates in compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Education Code and the California Code of Regulations.
Anaheim University operates primarily as a distance education institution.
About Anaheim:
Celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2027, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous city. Located in Orange County, California, 28 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 346,000 residents, and has established sister-city relationships with Mito, Japan and Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.6 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Disneyland Resort, CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, and Pacific Sunwear. Successful sport franchises including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the Anaheim Ducks National Hockey League (NHL) team, and the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts quality meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Anaheim is ranked one of the safest cities in the nation and annually welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play.
For more information, please visit Anaheim.net.
Anaheim University’s Vision
Share It Forward
Anaheim University’s Vision is a commitment to Share It Forward and to make a positive impact on society and the natural environment through a series of initiatives. “Share It Forward” means doing your part to make the world a better place so that we can all share in the benefits for many generations to come. Share It Forward originated from the concept of “Pay It Forward”, which means to ask that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. It was first described by Benjamin Franklin and became the subject of the 2000 film by the same name.
The tradition of Sharing It Forward was originally initiated by Anaheim University students who sought to develop a practice within the institution that would help new students get used to the online learning environment. Their proactive student involvement in developing student-centered systems, introducing supplemental learning resources, and offering tutorship and guidance to new and potential students, was done with the hope that those who receive the benefits would also Share It Forward.
The idea of Sharing It Forward had such an impact on our learning community that the University’s administration has embraced it. The philosophy has been incorporated into the mission of numerous University-led projects including our Vision in which we spread goodwill beyond our own institution to the world.
Through this commitment, Anaheim University strives to foster a culture of generosity, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring that our students, faculty, and partners contribute to meaningful, lasting change. By continuously expanding our Share It Forward initiatives—whether through academic support, community engagement, environmental sustainability, or global outreach—we aim to empower individuals to create a ripple effect of positive action. In doing so, we reaffirm our dedication to making a difference, not only within our university but in the broader global community, inspiring future generations to embrace and uphold the spirit of Sharing It Forward.
It is the hope of Anaheim University to inspire students and academic leaders around the globe to join this initiative to change the world, one good turn at a time.

Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or CHEA.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is a non-profit [501 c 6] educational association located at:
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel: 202-234-5100
Please click here to see the DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public.
Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education
Anaheim University is also approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education. “Approval to operate” means that Anaheim University operates in compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Education Code and the California Code of Regulations.
Address: 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834 P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Web site Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
Telephone and Fax #’s: (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 (916)574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
Live Webcam Classes
Online HD Webcam Classes in Real Time

Video Chat in HD with your professor and fellow students around the globe in real time
The Real-Time Online HD Webcam Classes offer these features:
- Real-time high definition video communication with professors and fellow students residing around the world
- Online classes recorded and archived

Communicate daily in your free time with your professor and classmates around the globe
The Online Discussion Forum is an electronic network facilitating active communication and interaction among all students enrolled in the same course. When you post a message to the Online Discussion Forum, the post is immediately available to all other students in the course, allowing students to discuss the week’s readings in their free time. A weekly Student Host directs students to perform certain tasks as outlined in the online course guide.
All discussions are facilitated by the course professor, who helps to guide the students. The Online Discussion Forum plays an integral part in AU’s online programs by facilitating the out-of-class interaction among students necessary for effective exchange of ideas. The Online Discussion Forum ensures that learning and interaction do not end when the class does.

Order your books online from anywhere in the world
AU Students have the opportunity of ordering their textbooks through the Anaheim University Virtual Bookstore.
- Buy textbooks based on your course schedule
- Track your textbook orders
- Sell your textbooks back from a previous term
- And much more
Stay connected with Anaheim University both inside and outside of class! Log in to your Anaheim University online courses, order your books, connect with students outside of class online, and access additional resources through Anaheim University’s social media sites.
Student Links & Social Media Sites
Anaheim University Ambassadors Alumni Association
The Anaheim University Ambassadors Alumni Web is your essential resource for staying in touch with former classmates, the university and its activities, as well as worldwide associates.
You can stay in touch with friends so that other alumni know where you are and what you are doing. Plus you will have access to career networking contacts around the world!
Anaheim University is a pioneering online institution of higher learning. The University, through its state-of-the-art online face-to-face learning environment, provides opportunities for students around the globe to interact with industry experts allowing them to both further their knowledge and advance their professional skills in a user-friendly and interactive environment. Students come to pursue their dreams, advance knowledge, and transform their own lives and the lives of others.
Companies that send 2 or more employees to take programs through Anaheim University are eligible for:
10% Tuition Discount
A 10% discount on tuition for GLP employees wishing to pursue an Anaheim University program, regardless of whether the tuition is paid for by the organization or directly by the employee.
Reduced Tuition for Large Groups
GLPs introducing large groups of employees wishing to pursue education through Anaheim University will receive special reduced tuition rates based on the number of enrollments.
How to Become a Global Learning Partner (GLP)
Companies that send 2 or more employees to take programs through Anaheim University are eligible to become a Global Learning Partner. The organization would be required to schedule 1 annual orientation presentation by Zoom with a University representative to explain about Anaheim University’s programs to interested employees of the organization.
Anaheim University
Office of Admissions Room 110
1240 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-5150
USA
Tel : 714-772-3330
Fax : 714-772-3331
E-mail : [email protected]
Anaheim University Press (AUP) is an academic publisher, publishing in-print scholarly works, e-books and digital learning content. AUP provides opportunities for scholars, faculty and students to individually or collectively publish books, articles, and research reports. AUP provides content and curricula design services, including published material that is available for global interest. In addition, AUP provides outsourced publishing, content creation and other related services to publishers, schools and colleges.
FEATURED TEXTBOOK

“Teaching English to Young Learners” by David Nunan
Teaching English to Young Learners is written by former president of the TESOL International Association, Dr. David Nunan. The aim of Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is to provide you with knowledge and skills for teaching English as a second or foreign language to young learners aged 3 to 15.
Teaching English to Young Learners is available in paperback and as a Kindle e-book through Amazon.
Paperback: $27.00
Kindle e-book: $7.99
Click here to order Teaching English to Young Learners
For large order discounts, please contact the publisher, Anaheim University Press at [email protected]
General Information | |
| Name of Institution: | Anaheim University |
| Address: | Office of Admissions Rm 110 1240 S State College Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92806 |
| Year Founded: | 1996 |
| First Accredited: | 2009 |
| Accreditation Expires: | 2024 |
| CEO/President: | Dr. Andrew Honeycutt |
| Accreditation Agency: | Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) |
| Accreditation Agency E-mail Contact Information: | [email protected] |
| State License: | Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education |
| State License E-mail Contact Information: | [email protected] |
| Participation in Funding Programs: | N/A |
Mission & Description
Institution Mission Statement:
Anaheim University was established as a unique, innovative and sustainable institution of higher learning to meet the educational needs of a diverse and global student body of mature professionals through academic programs of the highest quality. Dedicated to a student-centered philosophy, Anaheim University makes higher education accessible to qualified students worldwide through both online and on-campus study.
Areas of Special Focus:
TESOL, Business Administration, and Film.
Description of Institution:
Anaheim University is a pioneering online institution of higher learning founded in 1996 with its administrative offices located in Anaheim, California. Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The University, through its state-of-the-art online face-to-face learning environment, provides opportunities for students around the globe to interact with experts in their fields allowing them to both further their knowledge and advance their professional skills in a user-friendly and interactive environment. Anaheim University offers online programs in English teacher education, business administration and film.
Student Demographic Profile: Taken from active students in 2019
![]() | Location Asia: 32% North America: 47% South America: 5% Europe: 8% Middle East: 1% Australia: 2% Africa: 5% |
![]() | Gender Male Students: 52% Female Students: 48% |
![]() | Age 21 – 25: 4% 26-30: 9% 31-35: 12% 36-40: 12% 41-45: 21% 46-50: 16% 51+: 22% unknown: 4% |
Success Indicators:
Completion/Graduation Rate for ALL programs/courses: 90%
Click on this link for this information:
Click here for the 2019 Student Performance Fact Sheets.
Course Completion Rate for All Courses; 96%
This data is compiled from student survey data from 2013 – 2019. It compares the following 4 questions:
1. The quality of the instruction (out of 10)
2. Did you achieve, or will you have achieved upon completing your studies, the goals you had when you started the course or program? – yes/no
3. Would you recommend these studies to a friend? – yes/no
4. All things considered, were you satisfied with your studies with us? – yes/no
The quality of instruction (out of 10)
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Did you achieve, or will you have achieved upon completing your studies, the goals you had when you started the course or program? – yes/no
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Would you recommend these studies to a friend? – yes/no
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All things considered, were you satisfied with your studies with us? – yes/no
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Courses/Programs/Degrees:
- Doctor of Business Administration: Management
- Doctor of Business Administration: International Business
- Doctor of Businesanaheim.wpwebsitetest.com/…/doctor-of-business-admin-sustainable-managements Administration: Sustainable Management
- Doctor of Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
- Doctor of Education in TESOL
- Master of Arts in TESOL
- Master of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking
- BA in Creative Communications Completion Program in Film and Entertainment
- Master of Business Administration in International Business
- Master of Entrepreneurship
- Master of Business Administration in Global Sustainable Management
- Graduate Diploma in TESOL
- Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management
- Graduate Diploma in International Business
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management
- Graduate Certificate in International Business
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners
- Undergraduate Diploma in TESOL
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
Program | Program Cost | Cost per credit hour |
Ed.D. in TESOL | $49,275 | $500 |
MA in TESOL | $33,555 | $500 |
Grad Diploma in TESOL | $13,675 | $500 |
Undergraduate Diploma TESOL | $4,630 | $750/course |
TESOL Certificate | $1,280 | $350 |
TEYL Certificate | $1,280 | $1050/course |
DBA | $37,465 | $500 |
MBA/ME | $18,425 | $375 |
Grad Diploma (business) | $8,475 | $375 |
Grad Certificate (business) | $4,500 | $375 |
MFA | $37,975 | $500 |
Percentage of students surveyed who responded that:
Pass rate in ______ licensure exam : N/A Received job promotion or salary increase: %
Acceptance at other schools/universities: 27% Gained salary increase as a result: %
Pass rates on exams (GRE, SAT, LSAT, etc): N/A Gained a new job as a result: 74%
Results from other assessments: Other indicators:
Privacy Policy
Anaheim University respects your right to privacy. The University does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise distribute the personal or contact information of its students, potential students, graduates or clients and the University adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. Use of this information is limited to the University, its appointed vendors, agents and partners, as well as governmental and accrediting agencies. Information is only shared with vendors, agents and partners on a need-to-know basis in order to better serve our students and is strictly used by such vendors, agents, and partners for the development of the University. Our site has a number of links to other local and international organizations and agencies. In some cases, for the benefit of the visitor, it may be required that we link to other web sites of other organizations. It is important for you to note that upon clicking on a link to another site, you are no longer on our site and you become subject to the privacy policy of the new site. Anaheim University reserves the right to change this agreement and to make changes to any of the services or programs described in the site at any time without notice or liability. Any such revisions will be posted to this web site. Since any such revisions are prospectively binding to you, you should periodically visit this page when you use the site to review the current agreement that binds you. The University strictly adheres to this policy. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected]
Anaheim University
Office of Admissions
1240 S. State College Blvd. Room 110
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA
Tel: 714-772-3330
Fax: 714-772-3331
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.anaheim.edu
Online Degree Accessibility
Anaheim University subscribes to the theory of Lernfreiheit, the freedom to learn for all, regardless of circumstances. The University is currently conducting research into how the University’s website can be improved for those who are either visually or hearing impaired, or for other students who may require assistive technology in order to enhance their learning experience. Residential on-campus sessions are held in buildings equipped with handicapped facilities.
Committed to meeting the educational needs of a diverse and global student body of mature professionals through academic programs of the highest quality and in line with our student-centered philosophy, Anaheim University seeks to make higher education accessible to qualified students worldwide through both online and on-campus study.
Anaheim University is using adaptive technologies to allow visitors to access Anaheim University website content. These technologies include a screen reader that allows people to make the letters on the page larger or smaller, change the screen color and contrast, and reads aloud the text on the screen. Full support for access keys is available, so that users can control reading using a keyboard following WCAG specifications. By using accesskeys, users can control both the screen reader and font size buttons.Anaheim University’s website is currently under construction and is being developed to include the following features for making Web content more accessible according to WCAG 2.0 (Section 508).
- Page navigation by keyboard – users don’t need to use a computer mouse to navigate through the relevant sections of the website. A keyboard will be enough.
- Skipping to the next Menu items is possible with the Tab key, so users can can quickly move through the page
- Avoidance of animated elements (for people suffering from epilepsy), stable graphics, and no garish animated effects
- Understandable links – the description of a link clearly indicates what it refers to
- High contrast mode: ensures optimal readability of the text ( Black/White Mode, Black/Yellow Mode, Yellow/Black Mode)
- Night mode – lets users avoid eyestrain
- Width switcher (fixed/fluid) adjusts the width of the screen to fit the user’s needs
- Font size switcher (3 degrees of font size, which are fixed as a percentage)
- A screen reader that reads aloud the text either of the entire page or selected portions of the page
Using universal design concepts in the university’s website design will make the website accessible not only to people with disabilities, but to all visitors to the website, including those on mobile devices and those visiting with graphics turned off. In addition, this provides enhanced cross-browser compatibility. Simple, straight-forward language is used as much as possible on the website to assist visitors who do not speak English as their first language, and visitors with cognitive disabilities.
It should be noted that although Anaheim University strives to provide these services, due to our global presence and the diversity of the visitors to this site, we have little control over what types of devices are accessing the site and we cannot ensure that every browser is compatible with the technologies incorporated into the university’s site. In addition, our site goes through regular maintenance updates to maintain the site and fix glitches. During these updates, certain services may be temporarily unavailable. Anaheim University’s website has a significant amount of content and information and although our tech team and online services department work had to provide reliable service, from time to time technical issues and programming issues or human error may occur, resulting in inconvenience for site users. We apologize in advance if any inconvenience should occur and urge you to contact our offices immediately so that we can find an alternative way for you to obtain the necessary information in a timely manner.
Our Student Services staff are available to accommodate visitors and students with disabilities and special needs by providing material on this website in alternative formats upon request. These accommodations include:
- Providing text-only versions of any catalog, form, document or content from our website, so that the information can then be accessed through screen reading software or so that the font size, color, etc. of the text can be modified to the user’s needs
- Providing written transcripts of videos on the university’s website
- Calling visitors by telephone or Skype to read any given section of the university’s website, forms, or documents
Requests can be made by:
- E-mail to [email protected]
- Chatting with a live advisor
- Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in-person, by telephone or by Skype
Click here to chat with a live advisor or to schedule an appointment with an advisor
We welcome your comments in regards to the effectiveness of this new screen reader that has been implemented. In addition, we are currently in the process of captioning our videos and updating the coding of our website in an effort to increase accessibility and meet ADA accommodations.
It is our goal to make your educational experience pleasant and comfortable. We would like to ask for the support of the members of our global learning community and of visitors to this site in helping us to find ways to make our education even more accessible to people around the world. Any suggestions or comments can be directed to the Office of the President at [email protected].
Students who believe they have been denied access to Anaheim University’s programs or discriminated against because of a disability can file a grievance by contacting the Office of the President at [email protected] and CCing [email protected] If for any reason you do not receive a response please call the University’s administration at 1-800-955-6040 and ask to speak to the Administrative Director.
Anaheim University respects your right to privacy. The University does not sell, rent, trade or otherwise distribute the personal or contact information of its students, potential students, graduates or clients and the University adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. Use of this information is limited to the University, its appointed vendors, agents and partners, as well as governmental and accrediting agencies. Information is only shared with vendors, agents and partners on a need-to-know basis in order to better serve our students and is strictly used by such vendors, agents, and partners for the development of the University. Our site has a number of links to other local and international organizations and agencies. In some cases, for the benefit of the visitor, it may be required that we link to other web sites of other organizations. It is important for you to note that upon clicking on a link to another site, you are no longer on our site and you become subject to the privacy policy of the new site. Anaheim University reserves the right to change this agreement and to make changes to any of the services or programs described in the site at any time without notice or liability. Any such revisions will be posted to this web site. Since any such revisions are prospectively binding to you, you should periodically visit this page when you use the site to review the current agreement that binds you.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how Anaheim University (referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and shares your personal data, and your rights in relation to this personal data. This includes how Anaheim University processes personal data of past, present and potential students of Anaheim University (“you”, “your”).
Anaheim University is the data controller of your personal data and is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”).
How we collect your information
We may collect your personal data in a number of ways. These methods include but are not limited to:
- From information you provide to us before joining, (e.g., when you request information from or express your interest in studying at Anaheim University);
- When you apply to study at Anaheim University by completing application and enrollment forms through the university website and when you complete other admissions procedures;
- From third parties, for example from your previous school, current school, university or employers who may provide a reference about you or who may provide funding for your studies;
- When you communicate with us in-person, by telephone, mail, e-mail, live-chat, website forms, and other methods of communication (e.g, to ask questions or to resolve an issue);
- In a number of other ways as you interact with us during your time as a student and alumni of Anaheim University, for the various purposes outlined below;
The type of information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Your name, contact information such as address, email address, telephone number, fax number, date of birth, social security number, financial and credit card information, country of residence, your nationality, native language, gender, photograph, information related to your education and employment history, the school(s), colleges or universities you have attended, places of employment, courses you have completed, dates of study, grades, and test/examination results including English proficiency scores;
- The unique student number and online learning system password assigned to you, academic assessment records, and other student record information;
- Records of complaints/issues raised by you and related correspondence;
- Family, personal and financial circumstance information;
- Sensitive personal data and health and medical condition information (e.g. disability or medical conditions affecting your studies);
How we use student information
We may use personal data about potential, current and past students in the following ways:
- Recruitment and admissions;
- Academic matters, including student record maintenance; scholarship and payment plan eligibility assessment; and teaching, learning and research services such as registration, attendance, assessment, progress tracking, academic misconduct investigations, graduation;
- Library, IT and information services;
- Non-academic student services matters, including safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety and security of students; student accommodation arrangements; and social media management;
- Financial management (e.g. fees, scholarships, payment plans);
- Other administrative purposes, including promoting the services we provide (e.g. information about seminars, webinars, graduation ceremonies and other events); resolving grievances and disciplinary actions; resolving complaints and inquiries; administrative or financial audits to ensure regulatory and legal obligation compliance; research and statistical analysis; providing operational information (e.g. providing IT support); and preventing and detecting criminal activity;
Graduation and degree information
Personal data (including degree information) may be published in award ceremony information. This information may also be passed to third parties involved in the ceremonies (e.g. diploma printers, graduation gown suppliers, news media reporting on ceremony details). You may withhold your consent to your name being published for these purposes when you register online to attend the award ceremony.
Why we process and use your information
We may process your personal data so that we can complete the steps necessary to fulfill an agreement with you or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into an agreement. We may process your personal data in the following ways:
- As part of the admissions process before you become an enrolled student (e.g. to answer questions about our programs or to send you information);
- To provide you with the services included in our Enrollment Agreement after you have become an enrolled student;
- To handle any concerns or feedback you may have;
- For any other purpose for which you provide us with your personal data.
We may also use your personal data for our or a third party’s legitimate interests when necessary. We may use your personal data in the following ways:
- To provide you with educational services that may not be included in your Enrollment Agreement but are a part of Anaheim University’s mission;
- To maintain, monitor, evaluate and improve the performance of our university, staff and faculty, including academic, corporate, financial, and human resource management;
- To promote equality and diversity throughout the university;
- To seek advice on our rights and obligations;
We may also process your personal data for legal obligation compliance. We may use your personal data in the following ways:
- To fulfill our regulatory compliance obligations;
- To prevent and detect crime;
- To assist with investigations (including criminal investigations) performed by the police and other competent authorities.
We may also process your personal data:
- For medical purposes (e.g. medical diagnosis, provision of health or social care or treatment, or a contract with a health professional);
- To protect your or another person’s vital interests; or
- When we have your specific or, where necessary, explicit consent to do so.
Sharing information with others
For the purposes outlined in this privacy notice, we may share your personal data with third parties. You have the opportunity to opt out of some of these data sharing arrangements, such as when you register with us. However, you should carefully consider the possible impact of doing this as it may prevent us from being able to provide you with services. Unless an opt-out is in place, we may disclose limited personal data to such recipients as:
- Our employees, representatives and contractors where there is a legitimate reason for their receiving the information, including third parties providing facilities for events, student accommodation, student support services, accounting services, scholarship or student sponsorship, and anti-plagiarism software, as well as internal and external auditors, and current or potential academic partners (for example, where you take part in a program that is a collaborative partnership between Anaheim University and another institution)
- Employers
- Professional and regulatory bodies confirming qualifications, conduct and the accreditation
- Government departments and agencies
- Crime prevention or detection agencies
- Family and next-of-kin when there is a legitimate reason for disclosure
- Third parties conducting surveys
Changes to your personal data
Please promptly inform us of any changes to your personal information by e-mailing ausupport @ anaheim.edu
How long your information is kept
Unless we inform you otherwise, we may retain your personal data indefinitely in order to maintain your academic record for archiving purposes and to issue/re-issue transcripts and certificates/diplomas.
Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- To require that we correct or delete your personal data;
- To require that we restrict our data processing activities. When this is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent, without affecting the lawfulness of our processing based on consent before its withdrawal);
- To receive from us the personal data we have about you that you have provided to us, in a reasonable format specified by you,
- To transmit the personal data we have about you that you have provided to us to another data controller;
- To object to any of our processing activities, on grounds relating to your particular situation when you feel our processing activities have a disproportionate impact on your rights.
Please note: The above rights are not absolute. We may be entitled to refuse requests when exceptions apply. If you wish to withdraw consent that you have given, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details below. However, when the processing of your personal data relies on your consent and you have withdrawn that consent, it may affect our ability to provide those services and we may not be able to provide all or some aspects of our services to you.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy notice and how we process your personal data, or to request access to, or change the personal data we hold about you, contact our Data Protection Officer at techsupport @ anaheim.edu by e-mail; +1-714-772-3330 by telephone, or by mail at:
Data Protection Officer
Anaheim University
Administrative Office Room 110
1240 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA, 92806 USA
If you reside in the EU and are not satisfied with how we are processing your personal data, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner. You can find out more about GDPR rights from the Information Commissioner’s Office website available at: www.ico.org.uk.
Anaheim University
Office of Admissions
1240 S. State College Blvd. Room 110
Anaheim, CA 92806
USA
Tel: 714-772-3330
Fax: 714-772-3331
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.anaheim.edu




















