Touro University Worldwide is a nonprofit institution of higher learning established by philanthropic visionaries who are committed to developing a passionate, connected learning community that can help students achieve their individual academic goals. Administration and Faculty of Touro University Worldwide are committed to social justice, intellectual pursuit and philanthropic duty. This philosophy is derived from the Judaic foundation on which the University was originally founded and a value system that welcomes all cultures and backgrounds. Touro University Worldwide (TUW) is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and is part of the Touro College and University System. The online degree programs at TUW range from the undergraduate level to the doctoral level. TUW has developed its unique model designed to offer supportive high quality education and improve student success. TUW has extremely affordable tuition and a scholarship program focused on student retention and graduation making the student cost of learning and attaining a degree well below most comparable institutions. A complete online library and resources are included in the tuition with no student expenses on textbooks.