Christian Distance Education, Online Learning

Griggs University & International Academy:
Griggs University & International Academy is an accredited, values-based distance education and homeschool provider based just north of Washington DC in Maryland. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete programs to students from preschool through high school as well as offering university degree programs and college level courses.

- Preschool Programs
- Kindergarten Programs
- Grades 1-8 Programs
- Grades 9-12 Programs
- High School Online
- College Level Courses

Griggs University:
Griggs University is the collegiate division of Griggs University/Griggs International Academy and was founded to meet the needs of international students who have no access to an Adventist campus.

It is nationally-accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Griggs University is also internationally recognized by the governments of several countries. Through it, students can earn nationally-accredited degrees in the following areas:

- Personal Ministries (AA)
- Religion (BA)
- Theological Studies (BA)
- Church Business Management (BS)
- Religious Education (BS)
- Master of Christian Ministry*
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)**

* Available only for students outside North America
** Campus-based online-enhanced program available only to students outside North America

Partnership Arrangements:
Griggs has partnership arrangements with Andrews University, Washington Adventist University, and Oakwood University. These institutions are regionally accredited and award credit to students who enroll for courses listed under their sections in the Griggs University College Consortium Enrollment Packet.

Griggs University enjoys formal cooperative and partnership arrangements with other colleges and universities that hold regional accreditation

- Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools: Griggs K-8 program is regionally accredited by MSA. 
 
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Griggs K-12 program is regionally accredited by SACS. 
 
- Distance Education and Training Council: Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. federal government 
 
- Accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities 

- Maryland State Department of Education: Approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School 
 
- Member of The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers 

- Member of International University Consortium 

- Member of the International Council for Distance Education 

- Member of University Continuing Education Association 
 
- Member of Adventist Colleges Abroad

We have been providing academic stability in a changing world since 1909— we were formerly known as Home Study International. People from all walks of life have discovered that the quiet conditions of private correspondence study help develop self reliance, independent thinking and responsibility.

From its early years when it operated out of a one-room office, Griggs has developed into a worldwide school that maintains high scholastic standards and utilizes the services of qualified professionals in all phases of its operation. Griggs emphasizes the personal touch in its student-teacher relationships.