Adler University
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Archived: 2026-04-23 16:55
Adler University
Challenge
convention.
Create
change.
Welcome to Adler University, a dynamic community of breakaway thinkers building a healthier, more connected world. Together.
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News +
announcements
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Forbes Advisor recognizes Adler University’s online art therapy master’s among the best
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Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood
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A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship
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Adler Community Health Services receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Award
Read More
Graduate education rooted in
purpose-driven change
True to our namesake,
Alfred Adler,
the University carries forward his belief that individual health and well-being are inseparable from that of the community. Our students put this into action by creating solutions that strengthen individual and societal health, advancing collective well-being in pursuit of a better world — not for ourselves, but for all.
Practice-based learning, tangible impact
At Adler, applied learning turns knowledge into practice and sharpens advanced skills. Students emerge as leaders, ready to navigate complexity and shape change across public, community, organizational, and global systems.
Apply to Adler
Programs
Request Information
Engaged scholars, experienced practitioners
Adler’s faculty bring academic and practical expertise to every class, helping students translate ideas into meaningful action from the very start.
Meet Our Faculty
Locations
Adler is an international graduate university located in Chicago, Illinois, and Vancouver, British Columbia, where programs are delivered in person, online, and through hybrid formats. Together as one university, we work to build a healthier, more connected world.
Locations
service +
scholarship
Rooted in Adlerian philosophy, strengthened by real-world training, reflected in exceptional results.
358K
Direct service hours students provide annually to nearly 14,000 people.
1,500+
Community partners offering students clinical practica.
99.4%
Graduate degree completion rate.
*FY24 data.
The Adler experience
Connected across cities, cultures, and causes, Adler’s community of breakaway thinkers is where you belong.
Welcome To Adler
A message from our President, Lisa Coleman, Ph.D.
Student
life
Student life at Adler goes beyond the classroom — it’s where purpose meets practice. Graduate students build connections with peers, faculty, and community partners, finding opportunities to collaborate, reflect, and grow as leaders ready to transform systems.
Explore life at Adler
Career
preparation
Through practicums, internships, and community partnerships, students gain direct experience that strengthens skills and broadens professional networks. Faculty mentorship and dedicated career support provide guidance along the way, helping graduates step confidently into roles across sectors and professions.
See what's possible
Student
organizations
Getting involved is one of the best ways to experience Adler outside the classroom. Through events, shared interests, and collaborative initiatives, students strengthen connections and create a genuine sense of belonging throughout their graduate journeys.
Get Involved
Hear from our
students + alumni
Students come to Adler with purpose and emerge with the strategic courage, knowledge, and skills to lead meaningful change. See how their experiences shaped their paths and strengthened their voices.
Student stories
Alumni stories
“My end goal is to help improve systems that make people, such as refugees, safer and cared for.”
Breanna Mihalovich
Student
“We can positively change our communities by building up others.”
Farrah Beidas
Student
“The training I received at Adler was key to my success as an Army psychologist.”
Maj. Amy Thrasher, Psy.D.
2016 Graduate
Your support shapes a
healthier future
Invest in our work to transform health systems and create lasting change.
Make A Gift
Learn more about
Adler University
Join a community rooted in people, purpose, and partnerships.
Contact admissions
How to Apply
Accreditations + Accolades
Financial Aid + Scholarships
Institutes + Centers
Challenge
convention.
Create
change.
Welcome to Adler University, a dynamic community of breakaway thinkers building a healthier, more connected world. Together.
APPLY NOW
(opens in a new tab)
Find your program
News +
announcements
See all
Forbes Advisor recognizes Adler University’s online art therapy master’s among the best
Read More
Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood
Read More
A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship
Read More
Adler Community Health Services receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Award
Read More
Graduate education rooted in
purpose-driven change
True to our namesake,
Alfred Adler,
the University carries forward his belief that individual health and well-being are inseparable from that of the community. Our students put this into action by creating solutions that strengthen individual and societal health, advancing collective well-being in pursuit of a better world — not for ourselves, but for all.
Practice-based learning, tangible impact
At Adler, applied learning turns knowledge into practice and sharpens advanced skills. Students emerge as leaders, ready to navigate complexity and shape change across public, community, organizational, and global systems.
Apply to Adler
Programs
Request Information
Engaged scholars, experienced practitioners
Adler’s faculty bring academic and practical expertise to every class, helping students translate ideas into meaningful action from the very start.
Meet Our Faculty
Locations
Adler is an international graduate university located in Chicago, Illinois, and Vancouver, British Columbia, where programs are delivered in person, online, and through hybrid formats. Together as one university, we work to build a healthier, more connected world.
Locations
service +
scholarship
Rooted in Adlerian philosophy, strengthened by real-world training, reflected in exceptional results.
358K
Direct service hours students provide annually to nearly 14,000 people.
1,500+
Community partners offering students clinical practica.
99.4%
Graduate degree completion rate.
*FY24 data.
The Adler experience
Connected across cities, cultures, and causes, Adler’s community of breakaway thinkers is where you belong.
Welcome To Adler
A message from our President, Lisa Coleman, Ph.D.
Student
life
Student life at Adler goes beyond the classroom — it’s where purpose meets practice. Graduate students build connections with peers, faculty, and community partners, finding opportunities to collaborate, reflect, and grow as leaders ready to transform systems.
Explore life at Adler
Career
preparation
Through practicums, internships, and community partnerships, students gain direct experience that strengthens skills and broadens professional networks. Faculty mentorship and dedicated career support provide guidance along the way, helping graduates step confidently into roles across sectors and professions.
See what's possible
Student
organizations
Getting involved is one of the best ways to experience Adler outside the classroom. Through events, shared interests, and collaborative initiatives, students strengthen connections and create a genuine sense of belonging throughout their graduate journeys.
Get Involved
Hear from our
students + alumni
Students come to Adler with purpose and emerge with the strategic courage, knowledge, and skills to lead meaningful change. See how their experiences shaped their paths and strengthened their voices.
Student stories
Alumni stories
“My end goal is to help improve systems that make people, such as refugees, safer and cared for.”
Breanna Mihalovich
Student
“We can positively change our communities by building up others.”
Farrah Beidas
Student
“The training I received at Adler was key to my success as an Army psychologist.”
Maj. Amy Thrasher, Psy.D.
2016 Graduate
Your support shapes a
healthier future
Invest in our work to transform health systems and create lasting change.
Make A Gift
Learn more about
Adler University
Join a community rooted in people, purpose, and partnerships.
Contact admissions
How to Apply
Accreditations + Accolades
Financial Aid + Scholarships
Institutes + Centers