Accreditation and Affiliations

Stratford is proud of its industry and educational affiliations. We will continue to expand in this direction because it helps establish a broader range of contacts for our Graduates.

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Diplomas, Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees. Stratford's current ACICS accreditation.

Approved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) to grant Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Master's Degrees.

• Microsoft IT Academy
• Executive Board Member, Internet Society
• Member, Northern Virginia Technology Council
• Member, Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board
• Member, Career College Association
• Board Member, Virginia Career College Association
• Member, Service Members Opportunity College
• Collegiate Partner, Baltimore Recruiting Battalion
• Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission
• Affiliated member of the American Culinary Federation
• Member, Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Education
• Member, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
• Supporting Member, Careers in Culinary Arts Program
• Affiliated member of the International Food Service Executives Association
• Member, International Association of Culinary Professionals
• Future Business Leaders of America + Phi Beta Lambda
• Member, Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Member, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Eastern Prince William Chamber of Commerce
• Business Partner, West Potomac High School
• Partner, American Hotel and Lodging Association
• Undergraduate and graduate programs approved for Federal Student Financial Assistance programs
• Approved by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services
• Approved by District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services
• Approved for the Training of Veterans
• Authorized to enroll Immigration Alien Students