Accreditation and Affiliates
Sonoran Desert Institute has demonstrated the ability to meet criteria for academic and consumer rights standards from federal and state agencies as well as non-governmental agencies. These standards ensure quality education through sound financial operations, approved programs of study, qualified instructors, and approved recruitment and admissions policies. Reviews and renewals of accreditation are conducted periodically as required. Learn more about SDI’s affiliations below.
Sonoran Desert Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Visit WebsiteDEAC Student Achievement Disclosure
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Fax: (202) 332-1386
A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
Visit WebsiteSonoran Desert Institute is licensed and regulated by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Visit WebsitePhoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-5709
Sonoran Desert Institute has been granted certification to offer the Certificate in Firearms Technology – Gunsmithing and Associate of Science in Firearms Technology programs by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, course or degree program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations of institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 371-2000
Sonoran Desert Institute is registered as an out-of-state institution with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to enroll California students.
Visit WebsiteSacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (888) 370-7589
Sonoran Desert Institute has been issued a certificate of approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Phone: (785) 430-4240
Sonoran Desert Institute is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.
Visit WebsiteSonoran Desert Institute is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code.