North American University is currently under its accreditation renewal process with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The ACCSC website is located at www.accsc.org. NAU is in good standing with ACCSC and has accreditation with them during this renewal period.

For more information, please click on the link below for confirmation of our status: ACCSC Accreditation Status Letter

North American University is approved by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

The Gulf Language School at North American University is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period December 2018 through December 2028 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and Institutions in the U.S.

North American University is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

As a major contributor to economic prosperity, community well-being, and the tourism market, the organization is committed to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life enjoyed in Fort Bend. The Chamber’s programs will provide connections to valuable opportunities.

The USCAA is a national organization for the intercollegiate athletic programs of 72 mostly small colleges across the United States, including community/junior colleges.

North American University is a proud member of the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP).

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a private nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)] that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics established in 1940, is a college athletics association for colleges and universities in North America. Most colleges and universities in the NAIA offer athletic scholarships to their student athletes.

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers is a non-profit association improving higher education for learners. With over 15,000 members from 2,300 institutions in 40+ countries, it provides advocacy, research, and guidance to support students’ educational journeys.

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is an association representing over 900 private nonprofit colleges and universities. It advocates for independent higher education, engages with government officials, tracks trends, conducts research, and coordinates activities at national and state levels.