Accreditation

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by theÌýHigher Learning Commission (HLC)Ìýand is authorized to offer post-secondary education in the state of Colorado by theÌýColorado Department of Higher Education.

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Please see the most recentÌýreaffirmation of accreditationÌý(2020-21) by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission.

For questions about accreditation, please contact:

Institutional Accreditation

Institutional accreditation is a voluntary process in which a regional non-governmental agency examines the University's ability to fulfill itsÌýÌýand provide an acceptable quality of education. Accreditation begins with a comprehensive self-study followed by a site visit with a team of peer evaluators who closely review our:

  • Mission
  • Ethics and responsible conduct
  • Quality resources and support for student learning
  • Evaluation and improvement of student learning
  • Resources, planning, and institutional effectivenessÌý

Specialized Accreditation

Many of our academic programs also undergo periodic review by accreditation or certification bodies in their field. Please see the University'sÌýspecialized accreditations.

For maintaining the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation, please seeÌýhere.