unaccredited

adjective

un·​ac·​cred·​it·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈkre-də-təd How to pronounce unaccredited (audio)
: not recognized as meeting prescribed standards or requirements : not accredited
an unaccredited institution
As the school was unaccredited and still didn't offer degrees (as opposed to certificates), they were ineligible for federal loans.Leslie Spenser

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Early in his career, Hayden also failed the California State Bar exam eight times after graduating from an online, unaccredited law school in four years and four months. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Moreover, some employers do not recognize unaccredited degrees. Doug Wintemute, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 In 1974, Hagin founded Rhema Bible Training College, an unaccredited bible school in Oklahoma. Laura Bullard, Vox, 20 Sep. 2024 An unaccredited art institution is planned for the space. Deborah Belgum, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unaccredited 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaccredited was circa 1828

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“Unaccredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaccredited. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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