What is Regional Accreditation and how does it affect my transfer credit?
Regional accreditation in the United States refers to the system in which accrediting agencies reviews colleges and universities for educational quality. Regionally accredited colleges and universities are peer reviewed and have met the criteria set by the accrediting bodies in their perspective region. These colleges and universities are typically academically focused non-profit institutions. In comparison, nationally accredited institutions typically offer vocational, career or technical programs and are predominantly for-profit colleges and universities. Old Dominion accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students who plan to transfer credits to Old Dominion University are strongly encouraged to check the accreditation of their institutions prior to enrolling.
