ACCREDITATION

The Transworld Accrediting Commission International (Transworld) is a professional, federally recognized, non-profit church educational organization whose philosophy is to demonstrate accountability to the consuming public for education obtained in non-traditional evangelical educational institutions. This accountability is demonstrated by institutions that are accredited by Transworld, having documented evidence of compliance with Transworld standards of structure and governance, material resources, policies, faculty, and curriculum.

Legacy Christian University is accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International (Transworld), to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of LCU may be directed in writing to Transworld Accrediting Commission International (Transworld),  Email: office@transworldaccrediting.com, (or in writing to 9085 California Avenue, Riverside, California 92503 USA

• All Bible and theological courses are based on evangelical doctrine.
• LCU organization and operation of the educational facility are in accord with appropriate state statutes.
• There is on file a copy of the legal instrument creating the educational organization.
• LCU organizational structure and charter reflect adequate personnel to accomplish the stated purpose and goals of the educational institution.

• LCU has an administrative office with sufficient space to accommodate staff, appropriate files, and records.
• LCU institution provides students with an annually updated list of library and media resources.
• LCU has adequate media equipment to evaluate student course requirements and projects.
• LCU online virtual classroom portal adequately accommodates student needs.

• A course catalog is available to all students.
• LCU Student policies are stated in writing and available to all students.
• Financial policies, including refund policies, are made available to all applicants prior to admission.
• LCU Faculty policies are stated in writing and distributed to each faculty member.
• Administrative policies are in accordance with state laws.
• Admission and personnel policies are in accordance with federal anti-discrimination statutes.

• LCU maintains written criteria for faculty appointment.
• LCU Faculty/Student ratio reflects realistic workload.
• LCU written faculty contracts are maintained and annually updated.
• Faculty payment policies are consistent and non-discriminatory.
• A method exists for faculty input into administrative decisions.

• LCU maintains an annually updated list of courses offered.
• LCU has a curriculum committee that oversees academic offerings.
• LCU Degree requirements are in keeping with generally accepted standards.
• LCU Students receive a copy of their degree plan.
• Course requirements for students are consistent within departments or divisions.

The institution maintains an organized evaluation system for student performance, organizational effectiveness, and faculty performance.