About Lindenwood Education System
Lindenwood Education System is the parent entity of Lindenwood University and Dorsey College. The system was founded in an effort to build a network of schools with complementary educational programs that can provide life-long education leading to career advancement opportunities. The Lindenwood Education System represents an innovative and forward-looking approach in higher education to meet the needs of students as well as local communities. The Lindenwood Education System is currently comprised of Lindenwood University, Dorsey College, and Dorsey School of Beauty.
About Lindenwood University
Founded in 1832, Lindenwood is a dynamic four-year institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. The historic campus is situated in the heart of Saint Charles, MO., a growing community just west of St. Louis.
Lindenwood University offers more than 100 college degree programs for students in the St. Louis metro area and online. Lindenwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Lindenwood University’s HLC accreditation is exclusive to Lindenwood University and does not extend to any other Lindenwood Education System institution(s) of higher education, all of which maintain separate accreditation.
Lindenwood University is known nationally and internationally for innovation, entrepreneurship, and its extraordinary dedication to students. It is the belief of Lindenwood University that education is the way to personal freedom and responsibility, which are the keystones of any democracy. Lindenwood University is proud to have a heritage that dates back nearly 200 years. In that time, the University has focused on education in a way that helps each student become an enlightened, principled citizen of a global community.
Lindenwood University Online is an extension of the University’s passion and commitment to see every learner succeed – in the classroom and beyond. Lindenwood University Online offers more than 35 industry-aligned online programs in fields such as business, education, information technology, and more. Lindenwood University Online continues to provide educational pathways that meets individual learners where they are, and prepare them for wherever they want to go in their future.
Benefits to Dorsey College Graduates
Many students choose Dorsey College in order to launch their new career. Over the years, it has not been uncommon for Dorsey College graduates to return to school after obtaining some experience in the field to further their education and pursue advancement opportunities within their field.
As a member of the Lindenwood Education System, Dorsey College is now part of a network of schools that will offer a variety of educational programs to students. As such, Dorsey College graduates will now have additional opportunities to further their education at a Lindenwood Education System institution, such as Lindenwood University, including programs offered through Lindenwood University Online. To learn more about various educational pathways within the Lindenwood Education System available to Dorsey College graduates, interested individuals may contact Mr. Matt Oppelt, Director of Adult and Online Admissions, at moppelt@lindenwood.edu.
