CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) Membership Application
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group (CIQG) is an initiative associated with CHEA, a nonprofit institutional membership organization that provides coordination of accreditation. Eligibility for CIQG membership does not guarantee automatic acceptance. CIQG membership does not constitute CHEA recognition or CHEA membership. There are two types of CIQG membership: International and Affiliate.
Application Process for Membership
1. Applicant completes and submits the questionnaire below.
2. Application is reviewed by the CIQG Membership Committee.
3. Applicant is notified of membership decision.
4. Approved applicants remit full payment of annual dues.
5. Approved Applicants sign and submit Memorandum of Understanding.
6. Membership activated.
Verification of information provided may require additional information from applicant. Inability to verify submitted information may exclude acceptance for CIQG membership.
Membership will be activated immediately after annual membership dues are paid in full.
Members of CIQG affirm the International Quality Principles in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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IMPORTANT: CIQG membership does not constitute CHEA recognition or membership. For information on CHEA membership or recognition, contact [email protected].
Misrepresentation of the CIQG membership status (including misuse of CIQG branding) may result in the revocation of membership.
Institution/Organization's Operating Budget Annual Membership Dues Over $300 million USD $1,500 USD $40 million - $300 million USD $1,000 USD Under $40 million USD $500 USD Individual Membership $300 USD