History
In 1967, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) started the Urban College Program to meet the educational, employment and career development needs of the adult community. This was a collaboration with major Boston area colleges and universities which enabled men and women over the years to earn academic credits toward undergraduate and graduate degrees while still acquiring job-related skills.
In May 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Council of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts chartered the Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College as a private institution of higher learning, authorized to grant the degree of Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, General Studies, and Human Services Administration.
In January 1994, UCB enrolled its first degree candidates, both men and women.
In 1995, UCB was granted Candidacy Status for Accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
In 1998, the affiliation with ABCD was re-cast as a partnership when UCB was granted a 501(c)(3) status as a tax exempt non-profit organization. In September 2000, it became a fully independent college, while maintaining a partnership with ABCD.
In October 2001, UCB was awarded full accreditation by NEASC.
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