Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

What is the accreditation of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC. Worldwide operates as a campus of the university, rather than as a separately accredited university.

Institutional accreditation establishes that a university meets an accreditor's standards and is relevant to its participation in federal student aid programs. It does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Separate programmatic accreditation may also matter for certain engineering, aviation or other specialized programs; applicants should check the current accreditation status of their specific Worldwide degree. Institutional accreditation alone should not be read as proof of professional licensure eligibility.

What are the admission requirements at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not use open admission for first-year degree applicants. Applicants generally submit an application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED credential.

In the institution's 2024-25 admissions reporting, the secondary-school record and completion of a college-preparatory program were required. Grades, class rank, recommendations and admission-test scores were considered but not required. Only a small share of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT or ACT scores, so those submissions should not be mistaken for a universal testing requirement. Applicants who need to demonstrate English proficiency should check the applicable test and score rules; TOEFL was identified as required in the reported admissions criteria.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide admitted about 58% of first-time applicants in the reported cycle. That institution-level rate does not establish an individual applicant's chances or the requirements of a particular degree. Graduate applicants and students entering specialized programs may face different documentation or academic prerequisites. Because Worldwide offers multiple starting points, applicants should confirm the deadline for their intended term rather than assuming one university-wide annual deadline.

What are the application fees and waivers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

The reported application fee for Embry-Riddle Worldwide was $50. Applicants should verify the amount displayed in their current application before submitting it; an application fee is separate from tuition and any later enrollment charges.

Fee treatment can differ by applicant type or application route. Anyone seeking a waiver should ask Worldwide admissions whether they qualify and how to obtain approval before paying, since a waiver may not be available as a refund after submission. Military affiliation or eligibility for education benefits should not be assumed to waive an application fee automatically.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC participation is reported as available through cooperating host institutions, not as three ROTC units operated by Embry-Riddle Worldwide at every instructional site.

ROTC normally involves in-person classes, training and participation requirements, which can make local arrangements decisive for an online or geographically dispersed student. A prospective cadet or midshipman should confirm that a nearby host unit accepts Worldwide students, that the intended degree and class schedule fit its requirements, and whether a scholarship is available. ROTC scholarships and commissioning tracks have separate applications and eligibility rules; accepting some forms of assistance can entail a service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle Worldwide generally considers transfer credit from accredited colleges and accepts several forms of evaluated learning, including qualifying CLEP and DSST examinations and credit recommendations from the American Council on Education. Transfer applicants must still meet admission requirements for their intended program.

Applicants should arrange official transcripts from every college attended and disclose prior coursework when applying. Worldwide also reports admitting transfer students for fall, winter, spring and summer starts. An admission decision and a transfer-credit decision are different: a course can be accepted by the university without satisfying a particular major requirement.

Worldwide has experience evaluating prior military and professional learning, but credit is not automatic simply because someone held a job or completed training. Request an official evaluation showing which credits apply to general education, the major and electives. That evaluation, together with the current catalog's minimum Embry-Riddle coursework requirements, is more useful for estimating time to graduation than a total count of accepted credits alone.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?

Embry-Riddle offers international education opportunities at the university level, but a Worldwide student should not assume that every study-abroad program offered to residential-campus students fits a Worldwide degree or schedule.

Short-term, faculty-led or other approved international study may be more practical for some working students than a semester away. Before making plans, a Worldwide student should obtain academic approval for how proposed courses would apply to the degree and ask about program eligibility, travel costs and financial-aid treatment. Those questions are particularly important for students using military education benefits, which may have additional restrictions.