University
Defined in 5 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
As used in this section, the term “university” means—
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- 1995–20167 U.S.C. § 2204CAgriculture · Water management for rural areas · as used in this section
As used in this section, the term “university” means—
(1) a land grant university established under the Act of July 2, 1862 (known as the “First Morrill Act”; 12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.);
(2) a land grant university established under the Act of August 30, 1890 (known as the “Second Morrill Act”; 26 Stat. 419, chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.);
(3) the Tuskegee Institute; and
(4) any other support research organization.
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- 2016–present7 U.S.C. § 2204CAgriculture · Water management for rural areas · as used in this section
In general.—The terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
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- 2008–present7 U.S.C. § 3103Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter
Inclusions.—The terms "college" and "university" include a research foundation maintained by a college or university described in subparagraph (A).
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- 2008–present7 U.S.C. § 3103Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “university” has the meaning given the term “institution of higher education” in section 1001 of title 20.
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- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 16182The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this subchapter
The term “University” means Gallaudet University.
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- 1994–present20 U.S.C. § 4351Education · Definitions · as used in this chapter
the term “University” means the Howard University established by the Act of March 2, 1867.
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- 1994–present20 U.S.C. § 130AAEducation · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The terms “college” and “university” include a research foundation maintained by a college or university described in subparagraph (A).
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- 2014–20157 U.S.C. § 3103Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter
The terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any State which (A) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (B) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (C) provides an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (D) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (E) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
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- 1995–20087 U.S.C. § 3103Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter
The terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
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- 2014–20157 U.S.C. § 3103Agriculture · Definitions · in this chapter