What makes a university accredited?

Answer 1

First, the college/university should prepare materials to show what they've accompolished to the accrediting agency. Peer-review is also an important step in the process. Usually administrative and faculty peers will have interview and review the reports and overall status of colleges/universities. Accrediting agency might also have a team visiting colleges/universities to see if they really are ready to be accredited. After all the evaluation, they will send the final decision to the schools. Once the school is approved, accrediting agency still need to do the follow up review once in a few years to ensure the quality of colleges/universities are good.

Answer 2

Contact the Department of Education, and they can tell you. You can also check on the website for the University that you are looking into and it should say. If that doesn't work contact them and ask for prove if they can't provide it then I would look into another school.

Answer 3

In the United States, accreditation is given by one of a number of private, nongovernmental organizations that are created expressly for the purpose of reviewing the quality of institutions of higher learning. In other countries, such accreditation is done by the government.

Answer 4

College and university accreditation is voluntary. The institution will choose the type of accreditation of interest, apply for membership, but must meet the established criteria particular to the accrediting agency. Within the US, the accreditation with the highest standards is the regional accreditation. There are six regional accrediting agencies.

Answer 5

An online school become accredited through the US Department of Education. The school must meet the education standards put forth by the Department of Education and show that it's program(s) meet those requirements. http://www.valueofadegree.com/online-education/accredited-online-schools/

Answer 6

You need to look up the rules for what you need implement in your school in order to be eligible for accreditation. You then need to apply for accreditation with the relevant agency.

Answer 7

Th ensure an appropriate standard of education.

Answer 8

An accredited university means your credits will be valid at any school you may transfer to. If the school is not accredited, then your degree may not be valid.