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Chapter IV · What stands behind us

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USA OPEN UNIVERSITY -UOU maintains active recognitions and memberships with respected national associations and government authorities. Every certificate below is held on file and can be cross-checked with the issuing body.

Registry

The credentials, on file.

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United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Membership

United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

A recognised member in good standing of the USDLA — the leading national association advancing distance learning across academic, corporate, government, and military sectors.

Awarded January 7, 2025
Issued by Robyn Figg, President & CEO
№ 02 · 04
Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Membership

Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

Recognised member of the Online Learning Consortium, demonstrating commitment to excellence in online education, instructional innovation, and global academic collaboration.

Awarded October 11, 2025
Issued by Steve Cook, Authorized Signature
№ 03 · 04
State of Ohio — Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
State Registration

State of Ohio — Domestic Nonprofit Corporation

Officially registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation. Document No. 202503704404, effective January 1, 2024.

Awarded February 7, 2025
Issued by Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State
№ 04 · 04
IRS Employer Identification Number
Federal

IRS Employer Identification Number

Issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. EIN 99-0590315, identifying the university for federal tax and reporting purposes.

Awarded January 8, 2024
Issued by IRS, Cincinnati OH
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Recognised by the bodies that count.

USDLA
National Association

US-based association advancing distance learning since 1987.

OLC
Online Learning Consortium

Quality benchmarks for digital teaching and learning.

Ohio
Domestic Nonprofit

Registered with the Ohio Secretary of State.

EIN
Federally Identified

IRS-issued employer identification on record.

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