Argosy University - Phoenix campus: a concise history and current status

Argosy University's Phoenix campus formerly offered psychology, education and business programs under a for-profit model. The campus is no longer active after system-wide closures. Former students should contact regional accreditors, state custodians of records, loan servicers, and state licensing boards to retrieve transcripts, confirm credentials, and explore loan relief options. Specific dates and accreditation details should be verified with official sources.

Quick overview

Argosy University's Phoenix campus operated as part of the Argosy University system, a for-profit chain that offered career and professional degrees in psychology, education, business and related fields. The Phoenix location served traditional and adult learners with on-campus and online options and promoted small cohorts, library and computer resources, and professional affiliations.

Programs and structure (historical)

Historically the Phoenix campus housed three primary divisions: a school of professional psychology, a college of education and human development, and a college of business and information technology. Program examples included undergraduate psychology and business degrees, master's programs in clinical and forensic psychology and in educational leadership, and doctoral programs such as PsyD and DBA.

Accreditation and credentials (what to know)

Argosy University and some of its programs held regional and specialized accreditations while the campus operated. Specific program and campus accreditations changed over time; for example, past listings indicated regional accreditation and programmatic recognition from professional bodies for certain psychology degrees. If you need to verify an individual degree or program credential, check the current records of the appropriate regional accreditor or professional accreditor rather than older web pages.

Closure and current status

The Argosy University system experienced significant operational and financial problems that led to campus closures and the suspension of most university operations. The Phoenix campus is no longer an active degree-granting site. If you are a former student or employee seeking records, transfers, or information about loan relief, follow the guidance under "Where to get help" below. ¹

Where to get help (for former students)

• Transcripts and academic records: Contact the regional accreditor or the state agency that oversees closed postsecondary institutions; they often list the custodian of records for closed schools. ²

• Financial aid and loan questions: Review your records in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and contact your loan servicer. Investigate whether you qualify for borrower defense or other relief programs that have applied to students of closed for-profit institutions. ³

• Professional licensure: If you used Argosy coursework toward licensure (for example in psychology or education), contact your state licensing board to confirm which credits or programs they will accept now.

What this means for prospective students

Argosy University's Phoenix campus is not an option for new enrollment. Prospective students should consider regionally accredited, currently operating institutions and confirm programmatic accreditation for regulated professions (psychology, teaching, counseling) before enrolling.

Bottom line

Argosy University played a role in the for-profit higher education market and offered a range of psychology, education, and business programs. Due to system-wide operational failures, the Phoenix campus is closed and former students should take the steps above to retrieve records and evaluate loan or licensure implications. ⁴

1. Confirm founding year and historical campus address for Argosy University Phoenix.
2. Verify the exact closure date(s) for Argosy University system and the Phoenix campus.
3. Confirm which regional accreditor accredited Argosy University Phoenix and the timeline of that accreditation.
4. Verify whether any Argosy Phoenix psychology or clinical programs held APA accreditation and the relevant dates.
5. Identify the current custodian of academic records for former Argosy University Phoenix students.
6. Check whether there are specific borrower defense or settlement programs applying to Argosy students and the applicable procedures.