2018 Commencement
The 2018 SSU Commencement will be held at the beautiful Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay, on Sunday, June 24, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact the Admissions and Career Services Manager, Brittany McKnight, via phone at 619-298-1829, or via e-mail at careerservices@ssu.edu.
CHANCELLOR’S LIST – SPRING 2018
Dear SSU Students, Faculty, and Staff: It is our pleasure to announce the first recognition of our students’ academic achievement: Chancellor’s List. The high caliber of scholarship achieved by these students enhances the quality of education for all of our students at our learning community. We congratulate them for their contribution to scholarly life at
ACICS: Recognition Restored as of 12/12/2016
Secretary of Education Orders Restoration of ACICS as a Federally Recognized Accrediting Agency as of December 2016 and Outlines Next Steps in the Compliance Review Process On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the Secretary of Education issued an Order notifying ACICS that the U.S. Department of Education has restored ACICS’s status as a federally recognized agency as of December
Film Studies Program Open for Enrollment
SSU has launched its Film Studies Program with 2 certificates: Film and Media Studies (undergraduate level) and Advanced Film and Media Studies (graduate level). The Certificate in Film and Media Studies program, at the undergraduate-level, is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills, and abilities to begin a career in a film studies related field.
WSCUC Accreditation
SSU has achieved the first of three major milestones towards regional accreditation. In December 2017, the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) granted eligibility status. Click here for more details.
OPEN HOUSE – Southern States University – San Diego
OPEN HOUSE – Southern States University – San Diego Monday, February 26, 2018 1-2 pm We invite you to join us at our Open House on Monday, February 26, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the various degree and certificate programs offered by Southern States University (SSU). SSU
Speaker Talk
Southern States University is excited to announce that as part of our outreach efforts to inspire and inform students, Artist/Photographer Jason Lanier will be speaking at the San Diego campus on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 4:00pm. Jason Lanier is an award winning photographer who has traveled the world pursuing his passion for photography. His
Winter BBQ!
Let’s celebrate the beginning of the quarter! It will be a great opportunity to meet the new students and see yours “old” classmates! When? January 20th, at 1pm – Newport Beach Campus! Bring a dish to share with us!!
SSU Accreditation and Licensure Updates
Shortly following a teleconference on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, Southern States University leadership received word that WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) voted to grant Southern States University “Eligibility” status. The following statement published by WSCUC accurately represents our standing in the regional accreditation process: “ Southern States University has applied for Eligibility from
SSU NEWPORT: Breakfast Talk with Owner & Management
BREAKFAST TALK with the SSU Owner and the Management On Saturday, December 02, 2017 at 8 am, the owner of the school along with SSU Chancellor/President John Tucker will be on campus to talk to students who have questions and/or comments. If you want to know about accreditation, faculty, classes, visa issues, work authorization,
