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The Reformed University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctorate degrees. The Reformed University may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of the The Reformed University may be directed in writing to the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) at 15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551, by calling (434) 525-9539, or by using information available on TRACS’s website (www.tracs.org).
Please Note: The purpose of publishing the Association’s contact information is to enable interested parties to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s periodic review, or to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with standards or requirements.
However, inquiries about RU — such as admission requirements, financial aid, or academic programs — should be addressed directly to the Reformed University, not to the Association’s office.
Accrediting Agency Information
U.S. Department of Education
The purpose of USDE recognition is to assure that federal student aid funds are used for quality courses and programs. USDE’s recognition is based on standards that include attention to, e.g., fiscal and administrative capacity as well as recruitment and admissions practices. RU is on the accreditation database of U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
RU is on the database of Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The primary purpose of CHEA recognition is to assure and strengthen academic quality and ongoing quality improvement in courses, programs and degrees. CHEA recognition is based on standards that may be found in the CHEA Recognition Policy and Procedures.
Reformed University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on November 1, 2016.
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
15935 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia 2455
Phone: (434) 525-9539
Fax: (434) 525-9538
info@tracs.org
Reformed University was placed on Probation by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 28, 2025. This Probation status will be reviewed by the Accreditation Commission no later than its October 2025 meeting.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (G-NPEC)
Reformed University is recognized and licensed in the State of Georgia by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (G-NPEC). The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) authorizes and regulates the operations of in-state nonpublic and out-of-state postsecondary colleges and schools operating or offering instruction in Georgia.
The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) was established by legislation enacted in 1990. GNPEC operations began in 1991, and the first Commission members were appointed in 1992. Prior to the creation of GNPEC, the Georgia Department of Education was responsible for the regulation of nondegree-granting schools (under the Proprietary School Act) and degree-granting schools (under the Postsecondary Educational Authorization Act). Under the 1990 Act, these earlier statutes were repealed, and regulatory authority was consolidated with the Commission.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC)
2082 East Exchange Place
Suite 220
Tucker, Georgia 30084-5305
Office: (770) 414-3300
Fax: (770) 414-3309 (FAX)
Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 (Monday to Friday)
RU has been approved and certified by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and issue I-20s to qualifying international students.
Reformed University was placed on Probation by the TRACS Accreditation Commission
on April 28, 2025. This Probation status will be reviewed by the Accreditation
Commission no later than its October 2025 meeting.
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