To be accepted as an accredited member of IACOU a university must meet the following standards:

» The university must be legally registered within the country it is situated. It must offer a full distance learning degree program without any resident requirement.

» The university must have a non-discrimination policy on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

» The university will have to provide a confidentiality policy to the students about secrecy of their academic and personal records. The university will not release any information without the student's prior approval and it will not graduate any student who does not meet the academic requirements as set by that institution.

» It would be the responsibility of the university to inform IACOU about any material change in the operation of their college that might cause concern to the Commission.

» A university may only be considered for accredited membership when nominated by a member of IACOU.

» A member may resign any time by tendering his resignation in writing or through e-mail.

If you fulfill all these requirements, you may ask for our registration form by contacting us at