Accreditation, Recognition and State Authorizations

The value of the degree you earn online is critical to how well it will serve your future. All ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ degree programs (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral) have been awarded accreditation by the most respected institutional and programmatic accreditation organizations.

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Accrediting Commission of the DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation ().

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

The School of Business and Technology at ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE Member .

Project Management Institute (PMI)

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the .

State Authorization Information

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ seeks appropriate state authorizations for its distance education and in-residence programs. Clicking on  will provide the applicable information.

State Boards of Nursing Information

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ seeks appropriate state boards of nursing approval for its pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing programs. Clicking on will provide the applicable information.

Global Authorizations

¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ may not be able to accept online students receiving their education from certain international countries or US territories. The University will continue to monitor regulations to maintain that compliance. Clicking on will provide the applicable information.

Registering a Complaint by State

The University catalog outlines ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ’s . Students with complaints are encouraged to first follow the University’s procedures. ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ strives to create a welcoming environment with resources to assist students achieve their goals. Although ¾Ã¾ÃÊÓƵ anticipates that students will have a complaint-free experience, the University recognizes that challenges can sometimes arise. Students with unresolved concerns may register a complaint in the state where they reside. Clicking on any state in the map below will take you to the appropriate site for that state.