SEVIS / Accreditation

Bay Atlantic University (BAU) is Licensed by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission, certified to operate as an institution of higher education by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) of Washington, D.C.

BAU is accredited by ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Bay Atlantic University has submitted an application to become accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. This application does not constitute accreditation, nor does it indicate a likelihood of eventual accreditation. Questions about the application or accreditation process should be directed to the President of the Commission.

SEVP: BAU is authorized by SEVP to issue I-20 forms to international students.

On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) manages schools, non-immigrant students in the F visa classifications and their dependents.

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I love the experience here at Bay Atlantic University. The university is in the center of Washington D.C., the capital of the US. My friends and I have a wonderful time here at BAU and love the learning experience. It is really an honor to study in a high quality university that gives us top notch education, paving the way for success in our future careers.

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I love the fact that the university is so diverse.

Izel Ugur

The professors at Bay Atlantic University are diverse, not only in terms of their international backgrounds, but also their professional backgrounds. Being able to hear how the theories connect to their real-life experiences has been invaluable to my studies.

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It is great to be a part of such an international environment in my everyday life because it has provided me with a different perspective of the world. And now I have good friends from many different countries.

Uyanga Batsukh

After completing the MBA Entrepreneurship program at BAU, I feel more confident in taking the next step towards starting my own business.

Daniel Giraldo

Great location, great staff, and great learning experience. Qualified teachers with an extended work experience.

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It has been a great experience here at BAU. Especially learning from the professors who are great and very helpful at any given circumstance. They are always friendly.

Mauricio Facciolla

I had great professors who taught me important skills and concepts that I applied daily in my job. These skills helped me to grow and stand out in the company I work for. The location and the building are awesome, providing great experiences. The student body is very diverse; great to learn about different cultures.

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