"USDLA Quality Standards certification is a stringent program. The college can be justifiably proud of its accomplishment-, said Dr. Flores. "Even greater, though, is the confidence this gives students. With certification comes the assurance of fair treatment within a strong, responsive distance learning program. And because 'continuous improvement' is built-in, the school gets better and better!"


A school undergoing the certification process must agree to abide by the USDLA/QS Code of Conduct and complete a lengthy self-study. The certification process culminates with an on-site review by a USDLA team, including interviews with faculty, staff, and students, to verify the institution's compliance with the Standards of Practice.


USDLA/QS certification is awarded for a five-year period, subject to continued satisfactory performance, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and an integral program of continuous improvement.