To determine if an online college or university is legitimate, prospective students should first look at its accreditation. Accredited online colleges and universities are higher education institutions that have met and maintained the educational requirements determined by an accrediting agency. Saint Joseph’s University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The accrediting agency evaluates aspects of each institution, including the modality of instruction within academic programs and services.