ACCREDITATION
As a Christian institution, we do not seek accreditation to validate our message but rather as a vehicle for self-improvement and for communicating the quality of our educational function.Â
17²ÝÊÓƵ is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Reaffirmation II of its Accredited Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 21, 2025. This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
17²ÝÊÓƵ has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
17²ÝÊÓƵ credits are transferable to many institutions; however, colleges and universities establish their criteria for acceptance independently, and questions about transferability of credit should be addressed prior to enrollment.