ACOCS has set certain standards that a university must meet in order to become an accredited member. The standards are as follows:

> The university must be legally registered within the country it is located.

> It must offer a full distance learning degree program without any resident requirement. The university must have a non-discrimination policy about on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

> The university will have to provide a confidentiality policy to students about secrecy of the students' academic and personal record. The university will not graduate any student who fails to meet the academic requirements as set by that institution.

> It would be the responsibility of the university to inform ACOCS about any material change in the operation of their college that might cause concern to the Agency.

> A university may only be considered for accredited membership when nominated by a member of ACOCS.

> A member may resign any time by tendering his resignation either in writing or by e-mail.