University of Arkansas Grantham Accreditation

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60+ Years of Accreditation

University of Arkansas Grantham accreditation ensures our institution and courses meet quality standards. As a pioneer in distance learning, UA Grantham is a respected and accredited online university, and many of our programs are accredited by professional industry-specific accreditors who are esteemed in their fields—so you can expect an education of high quality and value.

Our Accreditations & Recognition

  • Continuously DEAC accredited since 1961 (60+ years)
  • Certified to participate in the Title IV, HEA Programs by the US Department of Education
  • ABET accreditation for Electronics Engineering Technology program
  • NC-SARA member institution
  • SHRM-aligned Human Resource Management curriculum

Institutional Accreditation

University of Arkansas Grantham is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The University has been continuously accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission since 1961.Keeping in line with best practice, University of Arkansas Grantham prepares a fall to fall retention rate for DEAC, published in the DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure.

DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award

The DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award is awarded annually by UA Grantham to recognize a graduate whose achievements reflect the very best of our university community.

Visit this page to meet our recipients.

Distance Education Accreditation Commission

Programmatic Accreditation

In addition to institutional accreditation, University of Arkansas Grantham holds specialized programmatic accreditation for select degree programs.

Engineering

ABET Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering Technology Degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology Program Criteria.

ABET accredited

State Authorization

Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Grantham is approved to provide postsecondary education by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB), the authority by which UA Grantham confers degrees.

NC-SARA

University of Arkansas Grantham participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. For more information, visit nc-sara.org.
NC-SARA

California

Although California does not currently participate in NC-SARA, it does not require registration for out-of-state public or private non-profit institutions without a physical presence in California. California offers a complaint process for California residents enrolled in an out-of-state postsecondary institution through the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

As a 100% online public university, the University of Arkansas Grantham may deliver instruction to students located in California; it may also disburse Title IV student financial aid to students in California who are otherwise eligible.

What Our Accreditations Mean for You

Accreditation Type
What It Validates
Who Recognizes It
Why It Matters to Students
Institutional (DEAC)
Overall quality of university operations, faculty, and student services
U.S. Dept. of Education, CHEA
Your degree comes from a nationally recognized institution; the institution is eligible to participate in federal financial aid programs
Programmatic (ABET)
Quality and rigor of specific engineering/technology programs
Engineering and technology employers worldwide
Your degree meets industry standards; enhanced career opportunities in engineering
State Authorization (NC-SARA)
Multi-state approval to offer distance education
49 states and U.S. territories (D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Ensures a university is legally authorized to offer online education in covered states
Curriculum Alignment (SHRM)
HR program aligns with professional standards
Society for Human Resource Management
Your coursework reflects current industry best practices in human resources

Licensure

None of UA Grantham’s programs lead to professional licensure.

Affiliations

SHRM Aligned

Coursework for University of Arkansas Grantham’s Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management program has been acknowledged to fully align with the HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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