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.

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

1101 17th Street, NW., Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Fax: (202) 332-1386

Sonoran Desert Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

1740 W. Adams, Suite 3008
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-5709

Sonoran Desert Institute is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

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Sonoran Desert Institute has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Phone: (888) 370-7589

Sonoran Desert Institute is registered as an out-of-state institution with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to enroll California students.

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