Meet Dr. John Meyer, President of Hodges University and Two Time Hodges Graduate
#MyHodgesStory likely has many of the same chapters that yours does. I started my career as an automotive mechanic and business owner. After nearly 20 years, I decided it was time for a change. My family and I moved to Florida, and with their encouragement, I started my journey at Hodges (then International College), and graduated with both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Working and supporting a family, plus going to class takes a lot of self-discipline, but I knew that in the end it would all be worth it.
As President, my favorite day is graduation. It’s so rewarding to see the excitement on each of our graduate’s faces as they cross the stage. Over 10,000 students have celebrated graduation in the past 30 years. But as good as graduation day is, the goal of our faculty and staff at Hodges University is to prepare our students for, not just the first, but all of the days after graduation.
Hodges University is truly a special place where our students can reach their educational and career goals. It is the place where you can “Stay Near and Go Far.”
What Will Your #MyHodgesStory Be?

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What Makes Hodges Different
Hodges University, Focused on You. Every degree program, every learning method, every professor, and every team member. We are dedicated to inspiring you to achieve the education you deserve for the life and career you want.
- Curriculum designed to ready you to begin your career on Day One!
- Accredited by 5 Different Accreditation Organizations.
- Hodges University’s Career Outcomes Success Rate is 93%.
- Named “Top 40 Best Colleges in Florida“.
- Military / Veteran Friendly Campuses with Dedicated Vet Centers.
- Named Military Times Best 2018-2020.
- Non-Profit University.
- Monthly Course Start Dates.
- Ranked as a Top Safe School.
- Physical campuses in both Naples and Fort Myers
- One Class Per Month Hyper Focused Format while allowing for Full- or Part-time Enrollment
- Embedded Certifications inside our Degree Programs
- 30 Years Serving Higher Education students
- Classes offered Online, On-Campus, Blended, or TEC formats. TEC classes allow you the freedom to take some classes live from anywhere in the world.
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A Multi-Million Dollar Homework Assignment
Michelle Spitzer’s first homework assignment at Hodges was a business plan that led to a multi-million dollar business idea! What will your #MyHodgesStory be?
Any student who has ever questioned the practicality of class assignments has never met Michelle Spitzer.
Starting as a simple class project, Spitzer took a business plan drafted in the beginning of her studies at Hodges University and transformed it into the highest grossing franchise of MaidPro in the country.
One of her business management professors even became her mentor, providing academic and moral support as Spitzer worked to complete her education and simultaneously start her own business.
If she could speak directly to a student unsure about pursuing higher education? “Transform your life by investing in yourself,” she says. “You are worth it!”
Get started on your #MyHodgesStory today.
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Virtual Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Informational Sessions Join the ranks of the Hodges Heroes! Hodges University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program provides an outstanding educational opportunity for learners and a mechanism for…
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2021PTA Information Session
Take the first step to a rewarding health career as a Physical Therapy Assistant Learn about how you can get started in Hodges University’s CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program today. Interested in becoming a…
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Hear From Hodges U Students
Hodges is a great experience. You can't procrastinate. You have dedicated, loving, and devoted teachers who give it their all. The learning environment is incredible. You feel welcome and want to learn. The education is not forced and everyone is loved. The teachers stick with you through good and bad and let you know you are somebody. It's a team effort and a great support system all year round. Hodges taught me to be more motivated and dedicated in all I do.
I enjoyed the online aspect. It made it possible for me to go to school while working full-time and being a single mom. The workload was manageable and the professors were incredible. I would definitely recommend Hodges University to others.
Hodge University has been an amazing school to attend. I have taken classes from full-time to part-time, switching back and forth over the past five years, while I work a full-time career. While looking for classes to attend and confused of which classes were best suited for my degree, I came across a dedicated Hodges employee who has made the process easy and painless. Mrs. Jeanette Colon has been a godsend. She always makes time to help me, answers questions, and makes sure things get done in a timely manner. The dedication to her job is incredible and her enthusiastic ways help me continue to push through. I have even considered completing my Master's Degree because she is so encouraging. Thank you for having Mrs. Colon as a staff member. I greatly appreciate her and her hard work.