Inter-American University is accredited by the International Council for Open and distance Education, (ICDE). As a part of our licensing procedure and licensing renewal process, IAU must submit to the Department of Education materials for review including but not limited to curricula, course materials, qualifications of faculty and administrative staff, methods of operations and financial records proving stability. Additionally, Inter-American University submits a self evaluation to the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) established in1926 as an Accrediting Agency and in 1956 was recognized by the US Department of Education.