Aurora University's mission statement gets at the heart of what you need to know about this private, independent university: an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

With campuses in Aurora, Illinois, (just 40 miles west of Chicago) and on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Aurora University has a history of high-quality academic programs - centered on students.

Transforming Lives

Aurora University is all about students. It's all about taking students from where they are to where they want to go; from who they are to who they want to be. Our students are people who know that life can be so much more. They're motivated knowledge seekers who want to take what they learn and apply it to the real world. They have hopes and dreams and aspirations - and a willingness and drive to achieve them.

Transformative Faculty

Our award-winning faculty members are master teachers who believe in:

• Being accessible to you so that you receive the support and encouragement you need to be successful
• Presenting you with fresh course content, delivered in innovative ways
• Transforming students into critical thinkers who are able to write powerfully and communicate effectively.
• Providing life-changing learning experiences that aren't confirmed to the classroom

Eighty-five precent of Aurora University's faculty members hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field. That means you'll learn from expert scholars who are immersed in - and passionate about - their fields.

Academic Programs

With just 4,000 students, we are small enough to offer you the personal attention and support you need to succeed - but large enough to offer:

• 40 undergraduate majors and 34 minors
• Eight master's degrees
• Numerous graduate certificates in education and business
• A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• 14 degree programs at the George Williams College campus in Wisconsin.

Learn more about George Williams College of Aurora University.