ACCSC Accredited
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org. TONI&GUY® Hairdressing Academy is recognized by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as a satellite location of Great Lakes Institute of Technology, Erie PA. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education

The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #210, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 694-9262, arcstsa.org. The program has been placed is in good standing.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043. The school is currently in good standing with JRC-DMS.

Memberships and Affiliations
Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a member of, holds a professional affiliation with, or associates with the following organizations.
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- American Association of Cosmetology Schools
- American Massage Therapy Association
- Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities
- Association of Surgical Technologists/Surgical Assistants
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- Dental Assisting National Board
- Dress For Success Erie
- Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
- Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- National Association of FA Administrators
- National Center for Competency Testing
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
- PA Association of Private School Administrators
- Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center