Why NHU?

Mission Statement:       

“The mission of the National Hispanic University is to enable Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a professional career in business, education, or technology.”

Student Support:

NHU focuses on the individual student, providing support and resources to help you achieve academic success. With an average class size of 12, individual tutoring provided by our Student Academic Assistance Center, and regular academic advising sessions with an assigned faculty advisor- NHU provides students with a unique individualized learning experience. Every member of our staff and faculty is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that helps you to achieve your educational and professional objectives. NHU has been successful in creating a positive learning experience that motivates students to maximize their potential both personally and academically.

Faculty:

NHU’s esteemed faculty—many of whom are adjunct professors from UC Berkeley, Stanford University and University of San Francisco—is as diverse and energetic as the student body. These experts in their fields dedicate themselves to being positive role models, guiding and encouraging students through their college experience. At NHU students do not just learn from their professors, they grow with them.

Partnerships:

NHU’s unique Partnership Agreement  with San Jose State University allows students to take elective classes toward their major degree at NHU. The SJSU agreement also provides access to career center and job search services.

NHU’s has developed partnerships with: NASA-Ames Research Center, DeAnza/ Foothill Community College District, San Jose/ Evergreen Valley Community College District, and the Santa Clara County Office of Education. In addition, we have sustained important partnerships with several community serving non-profit and corporate entities.

Quotes from Distinguished Alumni:

“The quality of education I received at NHU surpassed all other colleges because NHU balances academics with a student support program that encourages high self-esteem for women and men of all colors.”

Celina Rodriguez
Anchor, Telemundo/KSTS-48
NHU Graduate, 1993

“The diversity of NHU’s student body helped me to understand the cultural mix in this community, and the support network on campus uniquely prepared me to better communicate with my own students once I started teaching.”

Jorge Jimenez
Teacher of the Year, 2000
San Jose Unified School District
NHU Graduate, 1999/Teaching Credential, 2000