CHEA Membership Benefits | Council for Higher Education Accreditation

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a nonprofit organization of degree-granting colleges and universities that advances academic quality through accreditation. CHEA also recognizes institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations that meet rigorous standards for quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

For more than 25 years, CHEA has served as a national voice for accreditation, supporting institutions in maintaining strong, peer-driven systems of quality assurance while advocating for institutional autonomy and academic integrity. Membership in CHEA connects institutions and leaders to a community committed to academic quality, while providing opportunities to stay informed, contribute to national and global conversations, and engage with peers on issues of quality assurance and accreditation.
CHEA membership provides institutions with access to leadership, insight, and engagement opportunities that support academic quality and effective accreditation. Member benefits include:

Advocacy and representation on federal policy and regulatory issues affecting accreditation and higher education
Early insight and analysis on policy developments through briefings and communications
Convening and collaboration through webinars, events, and the annual CHEA Conference (discounted registration)
Access to CHEA expertise, including speakers and institutional engagement opportunities
Visibility and connection within a national and global community focused on quality assurance
Opportunities to contribute to thought leadership and national dialogue on accreditation and student success
The CHEA Almanac, a sourcebook of information on external quality review
Contact information for House and Senate Committees that influence higher education policy

Please click here to request information about becoming a member of CHEA.