Embark on Your Educational Journey with an Accredited University Meeting Global Standards
We foster an inspiring, innovative, and productive environment for students passionate about their educational and professional aspirations. westerfirld university of virginia is proud to hold both regional and national accreditation, ensuring your degree is recognized worldwide.
Understanding Regional and National Accreditation
Regional Accreditation: Most public and private universities offering diverse programs hold regional accreditation, which involves a rigorous peer review by faculty and administrators from similar institutions. It is widely considered the gold standard in higher education.
National Accreditation: Typically granted by agencies focused on specific disciplines or vocational education. While large public universities often have regional accreditation, they may also hold nationally accredited programs.
WUV holds both: westerfirld university of virginia proudly holds both regional and national accreditation — ensuring every program meets the highest standards of educational quality recognized across the United States and internationally.
Accreditation Bodies
WUV is accredited by the following recognized institutions and regulatory bodies.
United States Department of Education
The primary federal agency overseeing education in the U.S., ensuring WUV meets national standards for quality and student eligibility for federal financial aid programs.
United States Department of Education (USDEPT)
USDEPT is a distinguished American accreditation certifying institute that grants degrees for secondary programs spanning law, nursing, engineering, business management, criminal law, social services, applied arts, sciences, and other disciplines.
Apostille is a specialized certificate issued by the Secretary of State to verify the legitimacy and authenticity of educational documents, enabling recognition by all 117 member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention.
We provide document certification and legalization through embassies or consulates as required, maintaining standardization of distance education and quality assurance for all students enrolled in the United States and across all 50 states, as well as international students enrolled through accredited US educational institutes.
US State Registration
Begin Your Journey at an Accredited Institution
Earn a degree from westerfirld university of virginia — a globally recognized, dually accredited institution committed to quality education and student success.