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Everest University in Tampa

Tracing its roots to 1890, Everest University in Tampa can rightfully claim to be the oldest continuously operating business college in Florida. Our modern labs and classrooms offer all the modern amenities for the 21st century student.

We We offer short-term career training in Allied Health fields such as Medical Assistant and Massage Therapy and trades programs such as Electrician and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Our more advanced programs allow a student to pursue associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees in such fields as accounting, business, criminal justice, medical insurance billing and coding, and paralegal. We’ve designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily.

To create a sense of community within our school, we plan events throughout the school year. We have quarterly Student Appreciation Days filled with food, fun and activities incorporating seasonal events, such as Halloween costume contests, Constitutional activities and Spring Fests.

Our campus also offers a tutoring program that is staffed by Student Ambassadors and organized by our Student Services Coordinator. We offer tutoring in diverse subjects ranging from medical diploma subjects to accounting, business, and finance.

Online Courses Available

Whether on campus, online or both, Everest has program options to fit your schedule. (Not all programs are available online. Programs and schedules vary by campus.)

Campus Resources

Students attend Everest to get the career training that can help open up a whole new world of employment possibilities. We can help you stay focused through support and many of the resources we provide. Our students have access to the following services and information:

Bus pass assistance
Library with computer availability open:
- Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fridays from 8 a.m to 7 p.m.
Library computers
Bookstore hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tutors available as needed
Campus lounge vending machines

Off-Site Resources

Off-site resources include:

Recommended childcare services
Restaurants close to the campus

Transportation

The Tampa campus is also conveniently located near Interstate 275. Students taking public transportation can reach Bus Route 34, which is easy walking distance from the campus. The Tampa campus provides several benefits:

Freeway access to:
- Interstate 275
- Interstate 75
- Interstate 4
- US Highway 92 (Hillsborough Ave.)
- FL State Highway 580 (Dale Mabry Hwy.)
- Tampa Bay Blvd.
Bus stops located at:
- Hillsborough and Himes Avenues
- Hillsborough and Lincoln Avenues
- Hillsborough and Matanzas Avenues
Amtrak TPA located at 601 North Nebraska Avenue, 4.2 miles southeast of the school

Parking

The Everest University's Tampa campus provides the following parking options:

On-site parking at no cost adjacent to the school

Security

Getting to and from campus is important for students looking to get an education at Everest. We provide the following safety and security services:

Security guard shifts from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on school days
Parking lot patrolled by Security guards
Well-lit campus lighting
Security cameras in both the campus and parking lot

Directions

Directions from Internet 275: If traveling on I- 275 North, go west on Hillsborough Avenue. If traveling south on I-275, go west on Hillsborough Avenue. Everest is located at 3319 W. Hillsborough Avenue.