Brandman University leaves Chapman University system and becomes UMass Global

[Holmes]

Hello friends,

I got this email from Brandman University:

Dear O****,

Thank you for your continued interest in Brandman University’s programs. As you continue towards achieving your educational goals, we would like to share the good news with you! In the Fall of 2020, Brandman University began to enter a strategic partnership with the University of Massachusetts.

What does that mean? Once the Department of Education approves the change, which we expect in the first half of 2021, we will no longer be part of the Chapman University system. Brandman University will change our name to UMass Global and become a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts. 

The new affiliation will allow Brandman to expand nationally and provide its high-quality education to more working adults than ever before. We are very excited about the ability to do this and hope you will be, too.

What does this mean for you? The proposed relationship with UMass would not change the fundamental Brandman experience that students currently enjoy. As UMass Global, the university would continue to be the same institution that students know and love. UMass Global would retain Brandman's standing as a private nonprofit, independently accredited institution headquartered in Irvine, California. Brandman’s existing leadership, faculty, coaches, and advisors would stay in place. And our campuses, offices, on-base sites, and relationships with community colleges, school districts, nonprofits, and U.S. businesses would remain intact. Brandman, under its new name UMass Global, would also continue to offer the same online, blended and self-paced programs.

We understand you might have some questions. Please see our UMass Global FAQ for more information. Thank you for considering Brandman University. It’s a really exciting time to continue your education!