Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, Acacia University is accredited by the Distance Education Accreditin Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This ensures that our programs meet high academic standards and are respected in the professional world.

Yes! Acacia University is officially registered with WES and has been assigned the unique ID number 4671. This identifier allows WES to verify and evaluate the credentials of students who have attended or graduated from Acacia University.

Acacia University is accredited by DEAC, which is charged by the United States Department of Education for accrediting remote learning programs and institutions. We are also registered in Arizona as a corporation under the Arizona Corporation Commission. We are also licensed by the Arizona Private Post-Secondary Education Board.

Accreditation assures you, the student, that the institution operates on a sound financial basis, has approved programs of study, qualified instructors, adequate facilities, and approved policies. Additionally, accreditation is often required by employer sponsored tuition reimbursement programs and by other institutions when evaluating transfer credits.

Accreditation assures and improves higher education quality by giving public recognition to an institution that meets established standards of academic and administrative quality.

Acacia University undergoes accreditation review every four years to ensure continued compliance with academic and institutional standards.

Yes. To have your Acacia University degree recognized in another country, you will need to have it evaluated by a third-party credential evaluation service.

For use in a foreign country, you may be required to have your degree certified by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office. Depending on the country requesting the certificate, that certification may be called an apostille, authentication, or attestation.

In Arizona, an “apostille” or a certificate of “authentication” is issued to certify the document to a foreign country. These certifications have been adopted internationally by the Hague Convention as a uniform way of verifying documents sent between countries.

Recognition of a degree is at the discretion of the employer. The most common factors that employers look at are licensure and accreditation. Acacia is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

Recognition of a degree is at the discretion of the accepting school/employer. The most common factors that schools and employers look at are licensure and accreditation. Acacia is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

Every country has different criteria. Applicants need to contact their licensing entities or employer to find out the requirements

For use in a foreign country, you may be required to have your degree certified by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office. Depending on the country requesting the certificate, that certification may be called an apostille, authentication, or attestation.

In Arizona, an “apostille” or a certificate of “authentication” is issued to certify the document to a foreign country. These certifications have been adopted internationally by the Hague Convention as a uniform way of verifying documents sent between countries.

While Acacia University offers graduate degrees to support educators’ professional growth, teaching licenses and certifications are regulated by state boards and professional organizations. Acacia’s programs do not serve as a pathway to teacher licensure in the U.S.

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