SQU is planning to apply for institutional accreditation by the OAAA in 2013. Meanwhile, several  programs in different colleges are also planning for accreditation by external and international agencies as shown in the following table.

SQU considers accreditation as a formal and public statement by an independent agency on the basis of an external quality review, certifying that specific previously agreed standards are met by a program or the whole institution. Its consequences can lead to more public approval,  public recognition, state recognition of qualifications, and justification of its funding. Accreditation is regarded as a by-product of Quality Assurance but is not an aim by itself.

Program accreditation assures that the program has met quality standards set by the profession. To employers and graduate schools, graduation from an accredited program signifies adequate preparation for entry into the profession.