UAPP brings together institutions nationwide dedicated to advancing homeland security education. This effort seeks to increase the number and diversity of students receiving homeland security education, accelerate the establishment of high-quality academic programs, and provide opportunities for collaboration that create an intellectual multiplier effect that furthers the study of homeland security.

The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) makes available through the UAPP partnership its curriculum, Homeland Security Digital Library, and all other learning materials and resources. In return, partners share their curriculum and specialized expertise with the UAPP partners.