Accreditation affirms the quality of higher education institutions. Accrediting organizations regularly examine universitys and universities in light of established standards for the purposes of quality assurance and quality improvement.

Higher Learning Commission

Emmaus University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accreditors in the U.S. The Higher Learning Commission accredits universitys and universities in a 19-state region including the State of Iowa. Regional accreditation is the most universally-recognized form of accreditation in the U.S. www.hlcommision.org

Association for Biblical Higher Education

Emmaus University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.

State of Iowa Department of Education

Emmaus Teacher Education (K-8 and 5-12) and Music Education (K-12) programs are approved by the State of Iowa for teacher licensure.  Successful program graduates are eligible to be recommended for an Iowa Teachers’ License. www.boee.iowa.gov

Veteran's Administration (VA)

Under U.S. Public Law 358 veterans may receive educational training.  A veteran must be accepted as a student before applying for educational assistance. For more veteran’s information see the Financial Assistance section of our catalog.