Ideally Located Near Washington, D.C.- Stratford University in Falls Church, Virginia is a private educational institution dedicated to preparing students for challenging and rewarding careers in high demand fields, such as information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, and business administration.
Near both city and country - Stratford University is ideally located near the city and the country. The University is located just outside of Washington, DC, in the historic Virginia near Washington DC with all its culture, history, and power. On a broader scale, Stratford University is between the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Ridge mountains with many nearby rivers. Stratford students enjoy many attractions in the area, both educational and athletic. Leisure activities are never in short supply.
Student Housing Available - Stratford University has partnered with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to offer comfortable and affordable dormitory-style apartments near both campuses. The typical housing configuration is a furnished, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared by up to four Stratford students of the same gender. In most cases, two students will share a bedroom. Other higher-cost housing configurations may be available upon request.
About Us
A Three Tiered Educational Focus That Works
Gain relevant skills and knowledge - Stratford University seeks to give its students relevant skills and knowledge, leading to a satisfying career and maximizing their potential. The educational environment established here has three important components:
Instructional Focus - The entire program is directed toward specific instructional goals. All curricula, presentations, supportive reference materials, and student-teacher interactions are collectively driven by this strategy.
Communication - Effective use of communication reinforces the instructional message. Creative seating arrangements are used to encourage student/student and student/teacher interaction. A teambuilding atmosphere is sought during all phases of the program.
Self-Discovery - Hands-on learning using actual equipment is key to the Stratford University instructional methodology. Learning by discovery provides self-fulfillment for image building. Stratford University recognizes that self-discovery is the key to long-term retention of information.
Accreditation and Affiliations - Stratford University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate, bachelor, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, the Culinary Arts Degree and Diploma Programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), which also is recognized by CHEA. All degree and diploma programs have been approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
