Are online universities accredited differently than traditional universities?
Generally, online colleges and universities are held to the same standards as traditional postsecondary institutions. The best kind of accreditation for online schools and traditional schools to aim for is regional accreditation. The six regional accrediting councils, as listed on the site for the Council for Higher Education Accreditation are the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
