Accredited Online University Distance Learning Programs

Accreditation & Memberships

Our Accreditation

All degree, diploma and certificate programs offered by Central Michigan State University are accredited by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO).

The IAO has awarded Central Michigan State University Accreditation Status after in-depth evaluation through its unique patented accreditation process. Central Michigan State University has been evaluated on the IAO standards of the global best practices for education in Organizational Management, Academic Management and Institutional Performance and has secured the IAO's Points Profile© - Registration Number Q20879. Central Michigan State University has been declared fully capable of upholding the responsibility of imparting quality education through its educational system Read more

Our Memberships

Central Michigan State University continuously looks forward to strengthening its relationship through memberships with institutions and organizations all over the world. CMSU’s association with these organizations is a testament of our efforts to promote the development and application of quality online education globally.

Central Michigan State University is a member of the following world-renowned organizations:

United State Distance Learning Association:

Founded in 1987, the United States Distance Learning Association was the first nonprofit Distance Learning association in the United States to support Distance Learning research, development and praxis across the complete arena of education, training and communications. The organization helps educational institutions keep abreast of the latest trends in e-learning, mobile learning, computer-based training (CBT), web-based training (WBT), instructor-led training (ILT), online training, online learning, blended learning, classroom training and webinars.

International E-Learning Association:

The International E-Learning Association (IELA) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of e-learning in the classroom and the workplace. With members hailing from every continent - and from the realms of business, industry, government, and academia - the IELA is a vibrant and diverse community of e-learning professionals, researchers, and students.