Lynn University (LU) is a private, non-profit university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1962. The university currently hosts students from 40 states and 90 nations. The students also complete a required international study experience as part of their major program, participating in a faculty-led study tour or spending a semester abroad. Lynn University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. The university is named for the Lynn family (Eugene M. Lynn), noted philanthropist. The university offers 17 undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees with more than 114 specializations through its five colleges including English, international relations, human services, liberal arts, biology, psychology, criminal justice, emergency and disaster management and planning, business administration, music, education, resort and hospitality management, communications, journalism and graphic and visual communication. Other programs are: Award winning Career Center The School of Aeronautics is named in honor of the late Burton D.