About Us

A History of Innovation in Education

Adams University evolved from a humble start in 1991, first operating out of a mailbox in Louisiana before moving to Saipan. From these modest beginnings, under the leadership of Dr. Donald Grunewald, we grew into what we are today, a family-owned school reaching the unreachable and impacting lives around the globe through distance education. 

As we grew, our innovative courses attracted the attention of critics and supporters alike. The idea of a virtual university with no campus shocked the academic elite and threatened centuries of academic tradition. Our pioneering success and experiment in nontraditional education demonstrated the viability of high-quality career-focused distance education. Today, online education is an accepted norm, but, when we began, learning business skills from home was largely unheard of. It was this void that Adams Smith University sought to fill. 

Today, Adam Smith University has thousands of graduates from around the world. For today’s professionals, evolving with the times is an important characteristic of success. While traditional institutions face financial struggles, Adam Smith University continues to grow. In a landscape where other privately held schools have risen to shine and have fallen just as quickly, Adam Smith University has stood the test of time. This year marks the school’s 34th anniversary.

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Praise and Acclaim

Listed in “College Degrees by Mail: 100 Good Schools that offer bachelor’s, master’s, doctorates, and law degrees by home study” by Dr John Bear

2025 Admissions Now Open!

We’re actively looking for the motivated individuals that want to build leadership skills. If that’s you, you should contact us today! 

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Your Degrees, Your Way

Study from the comfort of home, while riding a train, or sitting on the beach. Anywhere you can get internet, you can earn your degree!

Our Courses

Featured Courses

ARTH101: Art Appreciation

Free
10 Weeks All levels
This course explores visual art forms and their cultural connections across historical periods, designed for students with little experience in...
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BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Free
10 Weeks All levels
This course is intended for students interested in understanding and appreciating common biological topics, studying the smallest foundational units within...
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Our Facilities

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Global Recognition

Our school has been around for three decades. We were one of the first to offer degrees online.

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Academic Support

Find yourself stuck? Our staff is always here answer any questions you might have.

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Integrated Library

Every course includes digital books and instructional materials. There's no reason to spend more.

Our Teacher

Meet our Admins

Our courses are taught by highly qualified competent professionals, with Masters or Doctorate degrees in their respective fields. When you study with us you benefit from their knowledge and experience. But all the teachers with all degrees in the world wouldn’t mean anything if we didn’t have a great team of administrators to keep things running smoothy.

While teaching is at the core of what we do, it’s our non-academic staff who is there to support you every step of the way. Our administration team includes everyone else who makes your education journey possible from the moment you sign up until you graduate. Whether it’s getting transfer credits evaluated or technical support our team of dedicated individuals is here to help.

Wesley Upchurch
Wesley Upchurch
Director of IT
Steven Rawlins
Steve Rawlins
Dean of Business School
Robert Hill
Dean of Religious School
Ruthy Flippin
Ruthy Flippin
Registrar
Josh Larimore
Josh Larimore
Admissions
Holly Upchurch
Student Services

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What Students Say

Adam Smith University is a game changer. It provides me the flexibility I need to finish my degree, without giving up my current job. 

Eric Adams

Developer

The business skills I've gained from my classes here have served me well. I even got a promotion at work. Going back to school was the best decision I could have made. 

Hui Linn

Retail Manager

I'm grateful for the opportunity to finish what I started. ASU makes it possible to have a second chance.

Sidney Maguire

Human Resources

The knowledge I've gained from my program has helped me become a better leader and grow my business in ways I never could have dreamed of. 

Carlos Gonzales

Business Owner

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