The Ignatius University is affiliated with the Syrian Orthodox Church. This task of applying and obtaining regional accreditation is a top priority of the University. In fact, such intention is written into the purposes for Incorporation of the University.
All faculty hold at least one doctorate from a regionally accredited university.
Both Excelsior College and City University are regionally accredited. Ignatius University has a formal agreement with Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria whereby many undergraduate courses are taught by a joint faculty of each institution and academic credit granted by both. Sofia University dates from the Middle Ages and is one of the leading universities of Europe. The Ignatius University is affiliated with the International School for Mental Health Practitioners which is chartered both by the Regents of the University of the State of New York and Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for postgraduate training in mental health. Students of the University may receive advanced standing in the various Certificate programs.