What is a CEU?

The continuing education unit (CEU) is the industry standard of measurement used to quantify continuing education and training, analogous to the academic credit hour used to quantify educational effort toward a college degree. Established in 1970 by a national task force, the CEU is defined as “ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.”

This definition has been incorporated into the accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Beginning in 1972, the University System of Georgia (USG) adopted policies and procedures that established criteria and guidelines for the System-wide reporting of CEUs and their use in requesting funds from the Georgia General Assembly.

The Georgia Center’s CEU Responsibilities

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education is responsible for CEU oversight and reporting for the University of Georgia. All other UGA units report their activity to the Georgia Center for a consolidated report to USG. The assistant director for the Georgia Center’s Office of Outreach Engagement (OOE) and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Oversight serves as the University of Georgia’s CEU officer.

The Georgia Center is an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Authorized Provider. IACET is the parent of the CEU and maintains the standards of the CEU.

The University of Georgia
Continuing Education Accomplishments
Reported to the University System of Georgia
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)*
May 2000 – April 2001