History
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world. Embry-Riddle was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 17, 1925, by barnstormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, as the Embry-Riddle Company. The company opened the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation the following spring. Embry-Riddle is an independent, nonsectarian, not-for-profit coeducational university serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and related fields. Embry-Riddle is a tax-exempt educational institution organized under IRS Sec. 501(c)(3) and Sec. 509(a). The Orlando campus has been in business since 1997 moving to it's current location in December 2009 due to growth in programs and students. Visit our website to see the many degrees options for lecture classes or Online.
Specialties
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Orlando Campus serves students in Central Florida by awarding fully accredited associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. Students are able to attend classes and or Online with our Eagle Vision program that will allow them to complete their degree no matter where they go on the planet or in Space as long as you have an internet connection. Located in the Cranes Roost / Uptown Altamonte area off of I-4 exit 92, our new location offers students many options for living, shopping and relaxing. Students living in the area enjoy many local events at the Cranes Roost Lake and many choices for living arrangements from Apartments, Condos, Extended Stays all within walking distance to our campus. It's highly recommended that one comes by and visit our campus for a personal tour of our facility. Thank you for visiting this site and remember,