Accreditation is the independent, third-party evaluation of a conformity assessment body against recognised standards, conveying formal demonstration of its impartiality and competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks.

What are examples of accreditation?

The definition of accreditation means official recognition, or something that meets official standards. Princeton University and New York University are examples of schools that have accreditation by the United States Department of Education.

What is accreditation and why is it important?

Accreditation is important because it:

Helps determine if an institution meets or exceeds minimum quality standards. Helps students determine acceptable institutions for enrollment. Assists institutions in determining acceptability of transfer credits.