Accreditation

Reformed Heritage Seminary operates as a teaching institution that is not accredited by any accrediting agency. The seminary has no plans to seek accreditation in the future. Students receive degrees when they have passed all the required classes for their chosen program of study. Students who want to transfer the credits they have earned at Reformed Heritage Seminary should know that other schools may not accept them.

The choice not to seek accreditation reflects a deliberate decision by the seminary's leadership. Accreditation, while often seen as a mark of quality and comparability, is not always aligned with the specific mission and goals of every institution. In some cases, the requirements and constraints imposed by accrediting bodies may hinder a school's ability to deliver its programs in the way it believes is most appropriate.

The seminary's approach to awarding degrees is based on the idea that students who have successfully mastered the material in their program are worthy of recognition, no matter what their school's accreditation status may be. The seminary is committed to providing a rigorous and demanding academic experience that prepares its graduates for success in their chosen fields.

Students thinking about attending Reformed Heritage Seminary should know that the credits they may earn there may not transfer to other institutions. This is because accreditation is often a prerequisite for credit transfer. Students who plan to continue their education at another school should contact that school directly to see if it may accept credits from Reformed Heritage Seminary. Even if credits are not directly transferable, the knowledge and skills gained at the seminary can still be of value in future endeavors. The seminary encourages students to carefully consider their educational goals and to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of attending a non-accredited institution before enrolling.

The seminary's focus remains on providing a high-quality education consistent with its mission, rather than on meeting the requirements of external accrediting bodies.