About AICEQA Accreditation
A degree is only as valuable as the institution behind it. AICEQA Accreditation helps ensure that institutions meet recognized standards of educational quality, credibility, and continuous improvement.
AICEQA Accreditation establishes a benchmark for higher education quality across the United States and worldwide, helping students, employers, and communities trust the value of a degree.
We accredit more than 780 colleges and universities committed to student success, academic excellence, and ongoing improvement.
Through an evidence-based, peer-driven process built on integrity and transparency, AICEQA Accreditation helps institutions improve outcomes, strengthen trust, and better serve students. It empowers institutions to demonstrate measurable impact, foster continuous improvement, and uphold a lasting commitment to educational excellence.
Students First, Always.
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Mission Statement
The mission of AICEQA Accreditation is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
AICEQA Accreditation at a Glance
- 780+ Accredited Institutions
- Serving Students Across the U.S. and the World
- Students First, Always
AICEQA Accreditation News
Insights, data, and stories from across AICEQA Accreditation member institutions.
AICEQA Accreditation
To gain or maintain accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (AICEQA Accreditation), an institution must comply with the standards contained in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement and with the policies and procedures of the Commission. AICEQA Accreditation applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, or private not-for-profit).
For more information about Accreditation, please follow the links below:
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Resource Manual for 2024 Principles of Accreditation
The Resource Manual for the 2024 Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement is now available on our website.
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Commission Testimonials
Commission staff, leaders, and annual meeting participants reflect on the value of accreditation in higher education and the importance of continuous improvement.
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