Accreditation and Affiliations


Our online programs meet rigorous quality standards set by different external accrediting bodies.

How you can benefit

Why accreditation is important when selecting a program? Accreditation validates that the program meets high-quality standards and offers relevant content.

  • The programs and courses we offer are of high quality
  • Credits earned here are easier to transfer than credits earned at non-accredited institutions
  • Employers often look for applicants who earned a degree from an accredited university

Accreditations

SACSCOC

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

For more information, visit UTRGV's Accreditation web page.

AACSB Accredited

UTRGV's Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship has the distinction of AACSB International accreditation.

Quality Matters

Quality Matters

The  Quality Matters Program (QM)  is an international organization representing broad inter-institutional collaboration and a shared understanding of online course quality. QM's quality assurance processes have been developed to improve and certify the design of online and blended courses.

Have Questions?

The UTRGV admissions team is ready to answer any questions you have.

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