Is Charter Oak an Accredited College? Yes.

This is a question we at Charter Oak are used to hearing. Given the many flexible ways we enable you to complete your degree, it may seem that we are too good to be true.

We do in fact offer the best of both worlds - the flexibility and convenience of distance education, coupled with the academic credentials and personal support that are more typical of a traditional college.

But, don't take our word for it, please visit our Student Successes section for a glimpse of what our students have to say.

CHARTER OAK'S ACCREDITATION
Regardless of Charter Oak's nontraditional status, we maintain the highest academic standards.

Our accrediting bodies include:

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  The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  NEASC is the accrediting board for colleges and universities located in the New England area. They are one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. In addition to Charter Oak State College, their members include the Brown University, Boston College, Harvard, and many other reputable institutions. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by NEASC indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purpose through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by NEASC is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by NEASC should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Please click on the link above for further information on NEASC and their contact information.
  
  
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  The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education
  The Connecticut system of higher education is one of the strongest in the country with over 45 public and independent institutions, including the University of Connecticut (UConn), the University of Hartford, Trinity College, and Yale.

In addition, Charter Oak functions under the degree-granting authority of Connecticut's Board for State Academic Awards and utilizes the expertise of consulting faculty members from public and private educational institutions. These esteemed members of higher education contribute to the establishment of degree requirements and academic policy. See for yourself: Search for Charter Oak State College at the US Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education.