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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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 Young international players have experienced inadequate living conditions while attending unaccredited U.S. schools and been embroiled in student visa fraud scams that have left some deported after being cast aside by these bootleg preps. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 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 19 Nov. 2024.

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