Printer FriendlyThe accrediting activities of institutional and professional associations are periodically evaluated through a formal recognition process by either CHEA, USDE, or both. Specific standards of quality in the accreditation process are insured through this recognition process.
Key to Accrediting Organizations
Regional Institutional Accrediting Organizations
MSA Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
NWCCU Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
NCA-HLC North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission
NCA-CASI North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board ofTrustees
NEASC-CIHE New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
NEASC-CTCI New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
SACS Southern Association of Colleges and School, Commission on Colleges
WASC-ACCJC Westerly Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
WASC-ACSCU Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
National Private Career Accrediting Organizations
ABHES Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
ACCET Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training
ACCSCT Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
ACICS Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
COL Council on Occupational Education
DETC Distance Education and Training Council Accrediting Commission
NACCAS National Accrediting Commission for Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
National Faith-based Accrediting Organizations
ABHE Association for Biblical Higher Education
AARTS Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools
ATS Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
TRACS Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
UMass Lowell Continuing Studies and Corporate Education
Academic Accreditation and Professional Memberships