In keeping with proper accreditation and licensure policies, Cedarville University holds membership in the following organizations:

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO)
• Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
• Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
• Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS)
• Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• The Higher Learning Commission
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
• National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)
• Ohio College Association (OCA)
• Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)
• Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE)
• Beavercreek Area Chamber of Commerce
• Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
• Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce