The American University Credential Verification confirm an The American University’s credential online
The The American University Online Credential Verification System, OCVS, lets employers, institutions, and individuals confirm eligible The American University’s credentials through our verification portal. Enter the credential details, submit the request, and review the response.
Verify a credential in four steps
The process is simple, and the portal guides you through each stage.
Open the portal
Go to verify.aunv.org, the official The American University’s verification portal.
Enter the details
Provide the credential details you have, such as the name and the program on the credential.
Submit the request
Send the verification request through the portal.
Review the response
The response gives the result of the check against The American University’s records.
Employers, institutions, and graduates
Employers check a candidate’s education quickly. Receiving institutions confirm an applicant’s credential before admission. Graduates can confirm their own records when a new opportunity asks for proof.
Eligible The American University’s credentials
The portal covers eligible academic credentials issued by The American University.
Degree credentials
Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees issued by The American University.
Certificate credentials
Graduate and undergraduate certificates issued by The American University.
Continuing education records
Records of continuing education activities, where eligible.
Verification terms
Credential
The qualification you earn on completing a program, issued by the awarding institution.
Verification
Confirming that a credential matches The American University’s records.
Awarding institution
The institution that issues the credential, named on every program page and in every offer.
Transcript
The official record of the program you completed and the results you achieved.
Confidence for every decision
A verified credential removes doubt. Employers, universities, and licensing bodies can make decisions on accurate records, and learners can share proof of their achievements with confidence.
Four groups, one trusted record
Hiring and onboarding
Hiring teams verify the education a candidate has listed before making an offer.
Admissions and transfer
Receiving institutions check a prior The American University’s credential when reviewing an application.
Professional licensing
Licensing bodies can check an The American University’s credential as part of their application requirements.
Your own records
Graduates can check their own The American University’s credential when a new opportunity asks for proof.
Have these details ready
Full name
The name as it appears on the credential.
Program
The program title and its level, as shown on the credential.
Awarding institution
The American University, named on the credential and in the program page.
Completion details
Any dates or reference details shown on the credential.
Verification, in more detail
Is there a cost to verify a credential?
Contact Admissions for the current verification steps for your request.
How long does a verification take?
Submit your request through the portal, and review the response when it arrives.
Can an employer verify a credential without contacting the graduate?
Yes. Employers enter the credential details in the portal and review the response.
What if the name on my credential has changed?
Contact Admissions with your credential details, and we will help you locate the record.
Two records support every credential
Verification confirms the credential. Accreditation records show the institution’s standing.
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation number ACUNV119482ED, valid until December 27, 2029, published on the ACISC website.
Institutional authorization
Authorization number IWA-12970-505, valid through September 1, 2029, listed in the IABCET registry.
More verification terms
Verification portal
The online service at verify.aunv.org where a credential is checked.
Accreditation number
The reference number an accreditor assigns to an institution’s accreditation record.
Validity date
The date until which an accreditation or authorization is valid.
Continuing Education Unit
A unit of recognized professional learning, issued under IABCET’s standards.
Verification questions
Where can I find the accreditation records?
View the ACISC record and the IABCET registry entry through the links on this page, or on our accreditation page.
Can I share the verification result?
Yes. Share the response with the employer or institution that asked for it.
What is the OCVS?
The Online Credential Verification System is The American University’s portal for confirming eligible academic credentials online.
Who can use the portal?
Employers, receiving institutions, and graduates can use the portal to verify an eligible The American University’s credential.
What information do I need?
Have the credential details ready, such as the name and the program on the credential. The portal guides you through the rest.
What does the response show?
The response gives the result of the check against The American University’s records.
What if the record cannot be found?
Contact Admissions with the credential details, and we will help you locate the record.
Is the portal available online?
Yes. The portal is available online at verify.aunv.org.
Can I verify a credential from another institution?
The OCVS covers The American University’s credentials. For credentials from other institutions, contact the issuing institution.
How do I get an official transcript?
Contact Admissions with your program details, and we will provide your official transcript.
Need help with verification?
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Verify an The American University’s credential now
Open the portal, enter the credential details, and submit your request.