Important Information & Accreditation

Online Learning

Important Online Information & Accreditation

Fully Online Offerings at UCCS

Please note that the U.S. Department of Education requires all institutions offering distance education to be authorized in the states in which it operates.

If you reside outside of Colorado state please review our State Authorization page. Please refer to your specific program for additional requirements and information.

Accreditation Information

UCCS is accredited through the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission. Our last accreditation renewal occurred in 2016 and the next will occur in 2026. HLC's address is 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 in Chicago, IL 60604. Telephone 800-621-7440.


Additional Specialized Accreditation for Colleges and Programs:

State Authorization for Distance Education