Regional organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit postsecondary institutions within the United States:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSA)
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone (267) 284–5000
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Telephone: 510.748.9001
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Rd. Bedford, MA 01730-1433
(781) 217-0022; FAX (781) 271-1433
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. La Salle, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456; FAX (312) 263-7462
Northwest Comission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E.
Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
425 558 4224 (Voice)
425 376 0596 (Fax)
American InterContinental University
AIU Online is the web-based virtual campus of American InterContinental University, an international university with residential campuses located in Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; South Florida; Houston, Texas; London, England; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (The American University in Dubai). AIU Online's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally for successful careers.
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Amridge University
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry and Ph.D. Degrees.
Anthem College Online®, a division of High-Tech Institute - Phoenix
Anthem College Online was created to provide students with the opportunity to expand their higher education while maintaining an active lifestyle and keeping their job. The school offers multiple degree programs at the Associate and Bachelor level. These degrees cover a wide variety of skills and are designed to be career-focused.
High Tech Institute and the Bryman School are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accreditation agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, U.S. Code, and subsequent legislation.
Argosy University
Argosy University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ashford University
Founded in 1918, Ashford University is an ideal choice for working adults and those with uncompleted degrees. The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602).
A. T Still University of Health Sciences
A.T. Still University, founded in 1892, was the world's first osteopathic medical school; today, the university has become a renowned healthcare education and training university center, as well as a leading educator in multidisciplinary healthcare. ATSU is comprised of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Arizona School of Health Sciences, the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, and the International School of Health Management, as well as several online degree programs developed to meet the needs of busy working professionals. All online degree programs can be completed 100% via the internet and were developed with busy health care professionals in mind.
Baker College Online
Baker College Online, headquartered in Michigan, is a part of the Baker College system which was founded in 1911. Baker College is one of America's largest private college systems serving over 30,000 students. Most of the degree programs offered are available 100% online over the Internet and can be taken from a PC with an Internet connection. Baker College's online graduate programs in business are ranked by US News as among the best.
Bellevue University
Bellevue University's Cyber-Active® Learning platform combines the flexibility of "anytime, any place" distance learning with the responsiveness of a classroom. The course content is dynamic, and the course delivery is designed specially for online learning. The faculty are trained to teach online in a way that is engaging, energetic, and effective. Bellevue University's online Library provides research material from around the world, thousands of journals and millions of full-image/full-text articles updated daily.
Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS). The NCACS is one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to NCACS accreditation, the College of Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). IACBE is described as a premier accrediting body promulgating quality in the baccalaureate and graduate degree programs in business.
Boise State University
Boise State University , a metropolitan research university of distinction, is Idaho's largest and fastest-growing public institution, known widely for its blue football field and its great scholastic heritage. In 1990, the Department of Educational Technology was a pioneer in teaching technology integration, a leader in the late ‘90s when it began teaching online, and now is one of the nation's largest providers of professional development in K-12 online teaching.
Boise State University is academically accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052; 425-558-4224), and professionally by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education—NCATE (2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C.; 202-466-7496).
Boston University
Boston University provides the support of a close-knit community of fellow learners and faculty members to help you build a vast network of professional contacts. Boston University Metropolitan College offers an undergraduate college certificate program in Clinical Research for working professionals seeking career advancement and continuing education in this field.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the highest and most widely recognized form of accreditation for degree-granting programs.
Capella University
Leading corporations choose Capella University to develop their employees. Nearly 120 companies – including Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, and Farmers Insurance – recommend Capella University to their employees as an education provider.
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org . The Higher Learning Commission grants regional accreditation, the type most common for major public, state, and private universities.
Chamberlain College of Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. The BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an independent, nonprofit graduate school that has provided outstanding education in a student-centered environment for nearly 30 years.
Institutional Accrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440).
University of Cincinnati
Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including co-op education, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, the first safe anti-knock gasoline, and the first antihistamine. Each year, this public, comprehensive university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 alumni around the world, and adds rankings to its list of official recognition:
Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report college rankings), top 100 "elite values" in higher education (Money Magazine), top 20 public research universities nationally (Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance Annual Report, July 2001), top 50 research libraries (Association of Research Libraries), 11th largest endowment of 569 institutions surveyed (Chronicle of Higher Education, June 2000), featured in The Best 201 Colleges for the Real World: Get In. Get Out. Get a Job. First in Ohio nine of the past ten years for law school graduates passing the bar exam. First in Ohio for earnings from patents developed on campus (more than $5 million in 2001).
The University of Cincinnati is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Clayton College of Natural Health
Clayton College of Natural Health is a world-class institution educating today's most sought-after natural health practitioners. CCNH's Natural Health programs are based on the principle that healing will occur naturally in the human body if it is given what it truly needs, that is fresh air, sunlight, proper diet, pure water, exercise and rest.
Clayton College is proud to be accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (A.A.D.P.) and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board (A.N.M.A.B.). These are professional associations that offer professional accreditation in naturopathy and other areas of natural health.
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE) provides electronics and computer training via distance learning. CIE's own instructional staff works directly with you to answer your questions, update lessons, develop lab equipment and provide technical assistance when needed. As a CIE student, you'll benefit from the one-on-one approach of our instructional staff plus the in-depth technical expertise of some of the world's top electronics authorities.
Cleveland Institute of Electronics is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Washington, D.C. since 1956.
Colorado Technical University Online
CTU's regionally accredited programs are offered all online and are eligible for Federal financial aid, military tuition assistance, G.I. Bill and employers' tuition assistance.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
DeVry University
DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management enables working professionals just like you to earn their graduate degree when and where they want. The flexibility of earning your degree completely online. Either way, you’ll graduate with a career-track degree respected by employers.
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60602, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, 800/621-7440. NCA is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting association.
Eastern Kentucky University
EKU faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized as leaders in their fields, working closely with justice and safety agencies to set policy for the 21st century.
Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Everest College Online
For more than twenty years, Everest College has prepared its graduates for rewarding careers within the nation's leading fields. Now, it offers the same career-focused education online, making it even easier for you to earn your degree.
The campus of Everest College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (HLC/NCA) to award diplomas, Associate’s degrees, and Bachelor’s degrees. The HLC/NCA is listed as a regionally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. HLC/NCA (312) 263-0456.
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology, listed Among America's Best National Universities by US News & World Report, brings you the education you are looking for with a state-of-the-art online program that allows you to earn your degree while you work! As an online student, you'll be taught by the same professors, and you'll earn the exact same Master of Science in Systems Management (IS) Degree as on campus students. Yet, you'll have the flexibility to 'attend class' whenever you want ... anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Gonzaga University Online
Gonzaga University is a private, four-year comprehensive university. Gonzaga's educational philosophy is based on the 450-year Ignatian model that aims to educate the whole person -- mind, body and spirit -- an integration of science and art, faith and reason, action and contemplation. At Gonzaga, "cura personalis," or care for the individual, is our guiding theme.
Gonzaga University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and University, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Ave NE Ste 100, Redmond WA 98052-3981.
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University -- both online and on-campus -- is all about forward movement -- helping you move toward your goals. Grand Canyon University is consistently listed in US News and World Report and the Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Buys and is a small Christian University in Phoenix AZ as well as an NCAA division II school.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. This is a regional accrediting body. (30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 tel. 800-621-7440; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/.)
Grantham University
The online education programs offered at Grantham University are designed to help working adults enhance professional skills for career advancement. Students just like you enjoy the flexibility of an online education that lets you study when your schedule allows. You can complete your Associate, Bachelor's or Master's degree online at your own pace!
Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, 1601 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (www.detc.org). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org).
Herzing College
Herzing Online is a fully accredited college. Herzing College offers opportunities to earn a diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in 11 different programs.
Herzing College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or 800.621.7440. The Higher Learning Commission grants regional accreditation, which is the most common accreditation for major public, state, and private universities.
International Academy of Design and Technology
Since 1984, the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa has been a creative haven for students wishing to pursue career-focused degree programs in a broad range of fields, including Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, Digital Photography, Digital Production, Computer Animation, Recording Arts, and many others. The Academy has experienced rapid growth and in 2005 moved its primary facility to a sleekly modern, technologically advanced campus.
The International Academy of Design and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
IWU Online Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University Online is more than just an accredited university. It is a life-affirming experience. Discover new ways to look at the world and make the best choices for you and your family. IWUOnline offers a variety of accredited Degree programs to accelerate your personal growth and equip you to change the world you live in.
IWUOnline is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Regional Accreditation is the highest level of academic accreditation a university can obtain and is recognized throughout the United States and the world.
Jacksonville University's Online
Founded more than 70 years ago, Jacksonville University (JU) offers the most technologically advanced online RN to BSN degree program in the country. JU is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost teaching institutions, having won four Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year Awards.
Jacksonville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
Jones International University - Masters Program
JIU is the pioneer in online learning. Jones International University's founder and chancellor Glenn R. Jones has devoted much of his life to his passionately held belief that education should be available to everyone, everywhere. A cable magnate, Jones in 1987 launched the cable television network Mind Extension University™ (ME/U™), which enabled 30,000 students to take course from more than 30 colleges and universities via television. In the nascence of the Internet, Jones foresaw the potential and started JIU in 1993 – the first university anywhere to exist completely online.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; a member of North Central Association.
Kaplan University
Kaplan University's online degree and certificate programs are taught by practicing professionals. Because they work in the field they teach, you're sure to acquire the most current knowledge and skills. That's an important benefit when it comes to information technology or business courses, where the information is constantly evolving.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Keiser College Online
For over 30 years, Keiser College has provided student-centered, quality career education and now offers degree programs online to prepare students for high-demand professions. Associate and bachelor’s degrees are offered with a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand trends.
Keiser College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate and Bachelor's Degree. A statement of accreditation assures the public that accredited schools provide the resources, effective programs and services to successfully accomplish their objectives in higher education.
Marist College
In line with its mission, Marist College is committed to the exploration and execution of ways that academic excellence can be enhanced through information and communication technology. The on-going creation and development of academic programs and coursework to be delivered to our students in an online format is key to achieving this goal. Marist is committed to offering new and exciting opportunities for learning via the Internet to any student across the country.
Institutional Accrediting Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Marygrove College
Marygrove College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA). The North Central Association is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: 312-263-0456, Fax: 312-2637462, http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
Marylhurst University
For the 7th consecutive year, US News and World Report ranks Marylhurst University a top tier institution. The magazine also ranks Marylhurst as #1 in the Pacific Northwest for “Small class sizes.” The accelerated online business degree programs have received specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), which is dedicated to improving student learning through outcomes assessment.
Marylhurst is also recognized by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning as a national leader for its "Comprehensively effective practices in serving adult learners." Only six institutions in the United States and Canada have earned this benchmark.
Marylhurst University holds Regional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the dominant institutional accreditation used in the United States, and the most rigorous higher education standard.
New England College
The online programs of New England College (NEC) are designed for professionals who have already achieved success in their careers and who want to enrich their knowledge with advanced study. NEC understands how important it is to be able to pursue a graduate degree without disrupting your career or uprooting your family. NEC’s programs satisfy those needs, while delivering a highly respected degree that is as demanding and rewarding as our traditional on-campus programs.
New England College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Norwich University
Over 185 years of academic tradition, high quality residential undergraduate education, decades of servicing adult distance learners, and the highest form of accreditation a university can receive provide one of the most solid foundations you can find for an on-line graduate program. Unique program structure and pace provide you with a degree in less than two years (not five); all the while experiencing classroom community and participation like you never have before, even in traditional classrooms.
Norwich University is regionally accredited by the prestigious New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc, (NEASC). Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation that an institution can receive.
Nova Southern University
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as Nova University in 1971.
Peirce College
Flexible scheduling, outstanding student services and innovative delivery systems, especially online learning, are key elements of Peirce's deep tradition and continued dedication to helping our students achieve individual and professional excellence through academic success.
Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Many Penn Foster programs are approved for veterans education benefits. Reservists may also qualify for veterans education benefits. If you think you may be eligible, check with your local or regional VA office. Penn Foster is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies military personnel for tuition reimbursement.
Polytechnic University
ePoly brings Polytechnic University's renowned graduate programs directly to you via your computer. Created with your busy schedule in mind, ePoly's online courses combine the quality of traditional classroom courses with the ultimate flexibility of state-of-the-art online learning. This affordable and convenient program offers a supportive, high-quality learning experience designed specifically to help working adults remain competitive and advance in their careers.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Portland State University
Portland State University, Oregon’s only urban university, is the largest and most diverse in the state system and is ranked among the top institutions nationally in the categories of service learning, learning communities, and senior capstone experience. Portland State also is among the nation’s best colleges in five categories. These categories are reflective of PSU's vision, values, and mission, and are at the heart of our curriculum.
Portland State University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities.
Post University Online
Post University offers education online in a flexible and convenient format for busy working adults to complete their college education. Post University Online offers you quality online degrees and certificates in flexible and convenient accelerated programs. You can begin studying immediately in one of our six 8-week modules throughout the year.
Post University is accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA) and The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS).
St. Joseph's College
An online degree program is ideally suited for working adults with busy or variable schedules, as well as for individuals who are geographically unable to come to St. Joseph’s College New York campuses. Online learning allows you to participate in a degree program at the time and place best suited for you.
St. Joseph's College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is registered with the New York State Education Department.
Savannah College of Art and Design
The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. The goal of the college is to nurture and cultivate the unique qualities of each student through an interesting curriculum, in an inspiring environment, under the leadership of involved professors.
Institutional Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
South University
South University is a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
South University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACS
1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
1-404-679-4501
Stonecliffe College Online
Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University. Stonecliffe College is built around the innovative traditions that founded Colorado Technical University and is designed to offer a learning environment customized specially for the associate-degree learner. The University's Practical Approach to College Education (PACE™) emphasizes convenience and anytime access to accommodate today's demanding lifestyles and complicated schedules.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Strayer University - Online
With a 110-year tradition of educational excellence, Strayer University is one of the largest regionally accredited adult-focused universities in America, and a leading provider of online education.
Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The Art Institute Online
With 13 academic programs, The Art Institute Online is the leader in online creative arts education. Their unparalleled curriculum is carefully scrutinized and developed by industry leaders and prominent employers who inform them of what skills are needed in the workplace. They regularly evaluate program curriculum and pride themselves on offering programs that challenge students while providing them with the industry relevant skills needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees.
Thomas Edison State College
Established in 1972, Thomas Edison State College is one of New Jersey’s 12 senior public institutions of higher education and one of the oldest institutions in the country designed specifically for adults. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and offers 16 associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees in more than 100 areas of study, as well as undergraduate, graduate and noncredit professional certificate programs.
Tiffin University
Tiffin University represents a new kind of institution in America, the professional university, where the career objectives of traditional college-age students and adult students are optimized through professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that have a broad general education foundation.
Tiffin University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Tiffin University’s MBA program is further Nationally Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Touro University International
Touro University International (TUI) is a branch campus of Touro College. It is included within the scope of Touro College's accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.)
Union Institute & University
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. It's authorized by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education to offer B.A, B.S., and Ph.D. programs; by Florida Commission for Independent Education to offer B.A., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs; by Maryland Higher Education Commission to offer seminars and educational meetings that are part of the national master of arts and doctor of philosophy degree programs in interdisciplinary studies; by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer B.A., B.S., Ph.D., Psy.D., and Ed.D. programs; by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission and the Vermont State Board of Education.
University of Illinois - Global Campus
All campuses of the University of Illinois are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which is responsible for accrediting institutions in the north-central region of the United States. In addition, some programs are individually accredited by discipline-specific accrediting bodies.
University of Southern Mississippi
Online courses are courses designed to be offered via the Internet. They have been approved by the University Academic Council or Graduate Council and are as rigorous in content as courses offered in the traditional classroom environment. University of Southern Mississipi's courses are designed using Web Course Tools (WebCT), a course management system designed to facilitate the creation of sophisticated Web-based educational environments.
The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
National American University Online
Quality accredited education is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, locally, nationally and globally through National American University's (NAU) distance learning program. You can attend college at a time and place that suits you personally. NAU courses are accessed through the Internet.
National American University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for students of all ages.
The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org) and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher education in Iowa only). The programs offered are approved by the states of Iowa, Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin for veterans’ benefits. The MBA and undergraduate business degree programs conferred by the Extended University also hold accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
University of Maryland University College
Founded in 1947, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is an accredited institution dedicated to providing working adults, military personnel, and students worldwide with the opportunity to achieve their academic goals through online instruction, accelerated academic programs, and classroom-based courses taught during the daytime, evenings, and weekends.
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215-662-5606).
University of Phoenix
The Mission of University of Phoenix is to provide access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities.
The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456).
Utica College
The College is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York under its corporate name, Utica College, and also is mentioned in Syracuse University's charter. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680, (215) 662-5606, accredits Utica College.
Virginia College Online
Virginia College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical, and professional programs that are designed to prepare a student for direct entry into the job market or to enhance their chances of advancement within a business hierarchy. At the present time, Virginia College Online is not accepting applications from individuals living outside the United States. (The exceptions are U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families at overseas installations and individuals living in Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Walden University
An accredited graduate institution with a mission for social change, Walden’s high academic standards are demonstrated by the dedication of its faculty and staff to programs that help students make a difference in their professions, their organizations and their communities.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456.
Warren National University
Warren National University offers professionals 18 academic degree programs specially designed to supplement and advance the learners work skills. Warren National University's degree programs are grouped within its three primary schools. These schools include: the School of Business, the School of Technology and the School of Health Administration.
Warren National University receives its licensure through the Wyoming State Department of Education, under W.S. 21-2-401 through 21-2-407. Such oversight requires the University to meet the standards as indicated within Article 4: Private School Licensing.
Western Governors University
WGU is the leading regionally-accredited university that grants degrees based completely on competencies—your ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge through a series of assessments carefully designed to measure your knowledge of a field of study. The programs are not based upon required courses. Instead, you earn your degree by demonstrating your competence through a series of carefully designed assessments. This approach allows for extensive personalization.
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Westwood College of Technology - Online
Westwood College Online offers degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Design, Fashion, Gaming, Healthcare and Information Technology.
Westwood College - Denver North - Online Programs, 7350 North Broadway, Denver, CO, 80221. Programs not applicable in all states, e.g. TX, MA, IL. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University is a premier public institution that develops the skills and values students need to contribute and succeed in the changing economy of the 21st century. Its world-class degree programs offer the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults. Winston Salem State University participates in CLEP, a national program of credit-by-examination that offers students an opportunity to earn college credit by examination.
Winston-Salem State College is accredited by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Established in 1979, the Advanced Distance Learning Network (ADLN) helps you earn your graduate certificate or degree. Through the Advanced Distance Learning Network, WPI delivers the same courses, content, and material that you would receive on campus. Faculty work with an instructional design team to determine the best technologies to use in the delivery of their courses via distance. This approach to distance learning ensures that courses are kept current and the latest technologies are used.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a nongovernmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
