CCUAB — Christian Colleges & Universities Accreditation Board

Accreditation

A Simple Path to Accreditation

Whether you're a newly formed Bible college or an established Christian university, we've created a clear and accessible application experience designed to help you share your mission and demonstrate your commitment to faith-based education.

Start Step 1

We've simplified the process to eliminate unnecessary steps while still upholding academic and spiritual integrity. You will not need to upload documents — instead, you'll answer questions and verify details through dropdown menus, checkboxes, and short written responses.

1

Submit the Online Application Form

Tell us about your institution using our guided form. You'll be asked to:

  • Provide general contact and registration information
  • Describe your faith-based mission and doctrinal alignment
  • Confirm basic institutional practices through simple checkbox selections
2

Internal Review & Evaluation

Our review team will evaluate your responses based on our published accreditation standards. If anything is unclear, we may reach out with follow-up questions. This process typically takes 2–4 weeks.

3

Accreditation Decision

Based on your responses, CCUAB will grant one of the following:

  • Provisional Accreditation (1 Year) — for institutions in operation for less than one year
  • Full Accreditation (1 Year) — for institutions with more than one year of operation

All accreditations are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The renewal process is simplified and requires completion of a separate brief renewal form, though the fee remains the same as initial accreditation. You'll receive a formal letter and digital certificate of accreditation and be listed in our Directory of Accredited Institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Institutions must:

  • Be faith-based and mission-aligned with Christian principles
  • Offer higher education programs (certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)
  • Operate legally within their state or country of registration

We welcome both degree-granting institutions and theological or ministry training programs.

Ready to Begin?

  1. 1. Review our Accreditation Standards
  2. 2. Complete the Online Application Form
  3. 3. We'll be in touch with your results within 14 days

For questions about the application or eligibility, please contact us at info@ccuab.org

Veritas et Fides — Truth and Faith