State license
- American International University is a member of the American University System, licensed by the California State Board of Private Postsecondary Education.
- American International University at elk grove is licensed by the State of California to operate under the Non-Public Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC): California
- Aiming to expand distance education opportunities for students, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an organization that sets nationally comparable standards for the interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. American International University is a member of the American University System, which is approved for participation in NC-SARA.
Institutional accreditation
American International University is a member of the American University’s System. The system is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Learn more about accreditation in the American International University’s AIU system here.
Program accreditation
AAQEP Association for the Advancement of Quality in Teacher Preparation
American International University is a member in standing of the Association for Quality Improvement in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Master of Education program has been fully accredited by AAQEP until June 30, 2026.
Faculties of media, business and science are accredited by ACBSP
Business programs at American International University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Academic affiliations
American Association of Colleges for Media, Business and Science Education
AIU’s Colleges of Media, Business and Science are a proud member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), a leading voice in preparation. AACTE represents more than 800 postsecondary institutions with teacher preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that ensures teachers are prepared to teach all learners.
Kappa Delta Pi International Honora Society in Education
AIU’s Colleges of Media, Business and Science were proudly inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International honour Society in September 2017. KDP was founded in 1911 to promote excellence in education and foster collegiality among teaching professionals. The association also supports teachers and their progress at all stages and levels of their teaching career. AIU represents the Alpha Kappa Iota chapter of the organization.
Epsilon Pi Tau International Technology Honour Society
AIU was proudly inducted into the Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) International honour Society in January 2010. EPT was founded in 1929 to recognize academic excellence and distinguished practitioners in the fields of technology. The Society also supports scholars with exemplary research interests in technology and people who have significantly supported or advanced technological careers.
Awards & Recognitions
AIU’s Awards and Recognitions
Ranked Among The Best Online Programs
In 2011, AIU’s Online Degree Programs were ranked among the following U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs lists:
- Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
- Best Online MBA Programs
- Best Online Graduate Education Programs
AIU’s Virtual Classroom earned a Gold Medal at the IMS Global 2012 Learning Impacts Awards, which honour the most powerful and influential uses of technology worldwide in support of student learning. The program seeks to identify repeatable implementation of “efficient IT” practices that can help institutions and educational authorities increase access, create personalized learning environments, improve student engagement and improve actionable assessment.
