1.2 University History

Florida National University opened its first class on January 4th, 1988, in the city of Hialeah, Florida, as Florida International Institute, under the administration of Dr. José Regueiro, Dr. Maria C. Regueiro and Mr. Omar Sánchez. It offered business, computer, dental, electronics, medical, paralegal, and travel programs. The institution soon became Florida International College, and finally, in September 1989, Florida National College. A second campus was initiated in Miami (Flagler Campus) on March 3, 1989; a third campus was opened in Miami (Bird Road Campus) on March 5, 1990. On March 24, 2012, the name was officially changed to Florida National University. At the present time, Florida National University offers master’s degree Programs, Baccalaureate Degree Programs, Associate Degree programs, Diploma Programs, and Certificate Programs.