Overview of the Application Process of
The American Academy for Liberal Education

US and Foreign Universities and Colleges

Note: Colleges intending to apply for membership with the Academy, should contact the AALE office via phone or email to make certain that you have the most recent revisions of our forms and manuals.  While we do our best to keep the documents on this website up-to-date, at any given time at least one of them is typically under revision.

Introduction

The US Secretary for the Education Department recognizes the American Academy for Liberal Education as a national, voluntary association accrediting institutions and programs that offer quality general education in the liberal arts, and that meet the Academy's academic, administrative, and fiscal criteria. The Academy's accreditation standards and criteria are clearly focused on matters of educational significance, including curricular design and quality, commitment to excellence in teaching, and evidence of student learning. Universities, colleges, and degree programs within such institutions may apply for accreditation by the Academy.

Please read our Overview of the Application Process for more information.