Become an ACAHL- accredited School
Empowering limitless student potential and institutional growth.
Accrediting Standards
To gain or maintain accreditation with The Accrediting Commission of Applied Higher Learning, an institution must apply with the standards contained in the The Standards of Accreditation: Foundations of Applied Learning
ACAHL applies its standards to all applicants, candidates, and member institutions, regardless of the type of institution. (public, private, for-profit
The total new application fees will not exceed $12,000
Steps to Accreditation
STEP 1: Complete Application Inquiry Form
STEP 2: Receive Invitation to Apply for Accreditation
STEP 3: Complete Application and Submit Fees (Review Fee Form Here)
STEP 4: Complete On-Site Visits
STEP 5: Wait for Application Review Period (4- 6 month Review Period)
STEP 6: Become an ACAHL- accredited institution to set your institution a part
Overview of Accreditation Standards
We integrate traditional education standards with applicable, real-life experiences.
Basic Eligibility Standard
Each institution must have a degree-granting authority from the appropriate government agency, offers all coursework required for at least one degree program, is in operation and has students enrolled in degree programs
Governing Board Standard
Each institution must have a governing board of at least three board members.
Qualified Faculty
Effective faculty members are critical to carry the mission of the institution. Each faculty member must have the appropriate degrees or applicable life-experiences for the courses they instruct
Continuous Quality Improvement
Each institution must engage in ongoing, integrated research-based planning and evaluation process that focuses on institutional quality, a systematic review of the institutions' goals
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Each institution awards core or an elective course credits for community engagement activities
Each institution awards alternative course credit for exceptional experiences completed outside of the classroom. For example, if a student starts a business, creates a non-profit, becomes a community leader, makes an investment from the education from school, the student will have an opportunity to earn course credit.
Community Service Engagement
Applied Learning Integration
Each institution makes the availability of effective course catalogs to every student
Each institution must provide appropriate academic and student support programs, services and activities consistent with its mission
Educational Policies, Procedures, and Practices
Academic and Student Support Services
Each institution has sound financial resources and a demonstrated, stable financial base to support its mission
Each institution accurately represents its accreditation status.
Financial and Physical Resources
Transparency and Institutional Recognition
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