Southeastern University is a private, non-profit institution of higher education that serves the urban population in the greater Washington, D.C. area.   Southeastern’s student body represents a diverse population of commuter students that includes working adults, recent high school graduates, and international students that the University prepares for success in a competitive marketplace.   These students are predominantly minorities who seek higher education as a route to self-improvement and social, economic, and personal success.  The University meets the needs of this diverse population by providing small classes, expertise in the field, a supportive infrastructure (i.e. faculty, technology, equipment, etc.) and in-service learning opportunities.

Vision

To be an exemplary academic provider of undergraduate, graduate and professional education fostering excellence in student and workforce development

Guiding Principles and Values

The strategic plan affirms values that distinguish Southeastern University and translates them into action:

• Educational Access - providing practical and professional training and undergraduate and graduate programs in higher education that lead to the associate, baccalaureate and/or master’s degrees
• Personal and Professional Development - equipping students with concepts and skills that enable them to be life-long learners
• Civic Development - creating an academic climate that is conducive to learning and student success that improves students’ lives and their contributions to the community
• Learning Community - demonstrating shared-governance through recognition that the viewpoints of all members of the University community contribute to the institution
• Integrity - adhering to the highest standards of honesty, fairness and trust in both personal and professional behavior