Accreditation

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Baltimore International College is an independent, not-for-profit four-year college, regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and programmatically accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission.
Regional Accreditation is granted by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267) 284–5000
www.msche.org

State Approval is granted by:

Maryland Higher Education Commission
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-4500
www.mhec.state.md.us

Specialized Accreditation is granted by:

American Culinary Federation Education
Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 824-4468
www.acfchefs.org

Accreditation by American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) assures that a program is meeting at least a minimum of standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum, and student services.

ACFEFAC accredits postsecondary programs, defined as those awarding bachelor degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Programs must be postsecondary and authorized as such under applicable state law or comparable government unit. THE ACFEFAC is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

BIC’s postsecondary Associates programs are accredited. The accreditation process includes: submission of self study (including standard 8.0 program Assessment), team visit response by the Director of ACFFEAC, with appropriate follow-up actions and award of certificates. An annual report is required until the next scheduled accreditation visit.

Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA)

Baltimore International College is a member of the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA). MICUA is a voluntary association that provides public policy leadership in support of independent higher education, fosters cooperative efforts among the member institutions and Maryland's public colleges and universities, serves as the official liaison between independent higher education and the State and Federal governments, and informs the citizens about the significance of its seventeen member institutions. For more information, please visit MICUA's website at http://www.micua.org

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Baltimore International College is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity/affirmative action institution in full compliance with applicable laws in regards to non-discrimination, admits students of any race, color, creed, nationality or ethnic origin, disability or gender, and accords equally to them all rights, privileges, programs, activities available at the College. This policy of non-discrimination is similarly adhered to in the hiring and administration of faculty, staff, and other employees; in the construction and authorizing of educational policies, scholarships, awards, certification, and promotion; and in all attempts to assist in securing housing accommodations.