Accreditation
Accreditation supports a university's institutional effectiveness (IE) by providing a framework for self-assessment, ensuring the institution meets established quality standards, promoting continuous improvement, enhancing public credibility, and ultimately demonstrating the university's commitment to delivering high-quality education to students, which can lead to better student outcomes and overall institutional success. Accreditation can benefit students, the public, and employers.
National & Regional
ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵ Fox University is:
- Accredited by the
- Approved by the U.S. government and the states of Oregon and Idaho for the education of veterans
- Approved by the U.S. attorney general for the admission of international students.
- Approved to participate in the
NC-SARA establishes national standards for distance education courses. SARA also attends to the administrative details necessary for GFU to teach students living in other States and to provide our Oregon students with learning opportunities (field experiences) in other States.
Students who have a grievance about their online learning experience at GFU or their out of State field experience should first use GFU’s General Student Complaint Procedures. Should attempts to resolve these problems with appropriate school officials fail, or should the student be dissatisfied with the final outcome of the college complaint process, then the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), can respond to a formal complaint. Students may contact the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, 3225 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 or by sending an email to complaints@hecc.oregon.gov. Students may also access the HECC Complaints web page for information at , or visit the complaints page at NC-SARA's website: .
Academic Programs
In addition, the following ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵ Fox University programs are also accredited by a program-specific accrediting body.
| Degree Program(s) | Accrediting Body |
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| Business | |
Counseling :
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| Education | |
| (TSPC) | |
| Engineering | |
| Music | |
| Nursing | |
| Physical Therapy | |
| Physician Assistant | |
| Psychology |
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| Seminary | |
| Social Work |
Pre-Accreditation Visit Reminders
When the date for an onsite accreditation visit is known, departments should be sure to notify the following:
Doing so will ensure clear communication, accurate expectations and adequate support.
Professional Licensure Programs
GFU offers programs that prepare students to meet the educational requirements for a professional license or certificate needed for employment in a specific occupation.
Memberships
ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵ Fox University is a governing member of the . Each of the more than 100 U.S. member institutions is committed to academic excellence and to the integration of faith, learning, and living. The coalition, comprising four-year liberal arts colleges and universities with regional accreditation, provides a medium for strengthening and unifying this important sector of private higher education.
More detail about our memberships can be found on the accreditation and memberships page.