Continuing Education Unit

Definition of the CEU

The International Association of Continuing Education and Training (formerly the Council on the Continuing Education Unit) defines the CEU as:

 “Ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction.”

 That definition is recognized nationally and has been incorporated into the accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The SACS publication, C.E.U. Criteria and Guidelines (1994) is recommended for reference by all University System institutions.

 Download a PDF copy of the University System of Georgia CEU Handbook.