Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
For Business Naming
Any business that wants to include "college" or "university" in its name must request use of the word through GNPEC.
Request to use "College" or "University"
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GNPEC authorizes large and small, degree-granting and certificate-granting, and accredited and unaccredited institutions. GNPEC might need to authorize your institution if the following apply:
Any business that wants to include "college" or "university" in its name must request use of the word through GNPEC.
Request to use "College" or "University"