Accreditation & Affiliation - Merit University

Merit University has applied for Eligibility with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC has reviewed the application and determined that Merit University is eligible to proceed with an application for Initial Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with WSCUC, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation; it is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed to be reviewed for Initial Accreditation with WSCUC. The first visit for achieving Initial Accreditation must take place within five years of being granted Eligibility. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at www.wscuc.org or at 510-748-9001

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

Merit University (MU) is a private institution and is licensed to operate by the bureau. Approval to operate means compliance with state standards. The institution or its educational programs are NOT endorsed by the bureau and the Bureau’s approval does NOT mean the institution exceeds minimum state standards

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Physical Address: 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834
Mailing address: P. O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Web: www.bppe.ca.gov Email: bppe@dca.ca.gov Telephone: (916) 574-8900 Toll-free telephone: (888) 370-7589 Fax: (916) 263-1897

Merit University School Detail and Approved Programs page (BPPE)

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Merit University (MU) is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CHEA is a U.S. association of degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. CHEA is the only national organization focused exclusively on higher education accreditation and quality assurance.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 955-6126 Fax: (202) 955-6129
http://www.chea.org

Merit University is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

Merit University is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) in accordance with section 101(a)(15)(F)(i); 8 CFR 214.2 (f)(10)(i); 8 CFR 214.2 (f)(6)(i)(G); 8 CFR 214.3(g) to enroll non-immigrant alien students by issuing Forms 1-20.

MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATION

Library and Information Resources Network Consortium
LIRN is a non-profit supplier of information resources, databases, and electronic services for private education.

Educational Testing Service
The TOEFL ITP Assessment Series (by ETS.org) are administered at MU.

The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
MU administrators are members of the AACRAO.