Contact Catholic Open University
All inquiries are reviewed by the appropriate academic or administrative office.
We are here to support you in every step of your academic and research journey at Catholic Open University. Reach out to us for questions about admissions, the Research & Publishing Program, the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, or general inquiries.
For topic-specific enquiries, such as the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, academic programs, or admissions, please write to Catholic Open University using the contact form.
General Email
You may also contact Catholic Open University directly at:
contact@catholicopenuniversity.org
WhatsApp Help Line
You may contact Catholic Open University through our WhatsApp help line. Our support team will review your message and respond as soon as possible:
+1 (226) 256-2134
LinkedIn
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Contacting Catholic Open University
1. What is the purpose of the Contact page at Catholic Open University?
The Contact page is provided to support individuals seeking information or clarification regarding admissions, the Research & Publishing Program, the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, and other general academic or administrative inquiries at Catholic Open University.
2. What types of inquiries can be submitted through the contact form?
The contact form may be used for questions related to admissions, academic programs, the Research & Publishing Program, the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, and general university matters.
3. Is the contact form intended for topic-specific academic inquiries?
Yes. For topic-specific inquiries, including the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, academic programs, or admissions, individuals are encouraged to use the official contact form provided on the Contact page.
4. Who reviews messages submitted through the Contact page?
Messages submitted through the Contact page are reviewed by the Catholic Open University team, which evaluates each inquiry and responds as soon as possible.
5. Can Catholic Open University be contacted directly by email?
Yes. Catholic Open University may be contacted directly via its official general email addressl contact@catholicopenuniversity.org
6. Does Catholic Open University offer contact support through WhatsApp?
Yes. Catholic Open University provides a WhatsApp help line for inquiries. Messages sent through this channel are reviewed by the support team, which responds as soon as possible.
7. Why is country of residence requested in the contact form?
The country of residence is requested to better assist individuals based on their geographic region and to ensure appropriate handling of the inquiry.
8. What information should be included in the message field of the contact form?
Individuals are encouraged to provide clear details regarding their question or request and to include relevant information such as program names, dates, or reference numbers if available.
9. Can individuals choose to receive academic news and updates from Catholic Open University?
Yes. The contact form includes an optional selection allowing individuals to subscribe to academic news, program announcements, and university updates by email, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.
10. Does Catholic Open University maintain an official LinkedIn presence?
Yes. Catholic Open University maintains an official LinkedIn page where it shares academic announcements, institutional updates, and research-related news through its Research and Study Center.
11. How can I access the official LinkedIn page of Catholic Open University?
The official LinkedIn page of Catholic Open University Research and Study Center is accessible via the link provided on the Contact page and serves as an official communication and announcement channel.
12. How does contacting Catholic Open University help me understand eligibility for the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award?
The Contact page allows individuals to request official information about the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, including its academic purpose, eligibility pathway, and its connection to scholarly publishing through the Research & Publishing Program.
13. Why is the Contact page an important first step for researchers and professionals interested in the Research & Publishing Program?
The Contact page enables researchers and professionals to receive accurate, institutionally verified guidance about the Research & Publishing Program, including publishing procedures, academic expectations, and how research contributions may lead to formal academic recognition.
14. How does the Contact page support informed and ethical participation in Catholic Open University programs?
By encouraging direct communication through official channels, the Contact page ensures that individuals receive clear, transparent information about academic programs, publishing pathways, and honorary recognition, supporting informed decision-making aligned with Catholic Open University’s ethical and academic standards.
Accreditation, Verification & Academic Framework
Catholic Open University | COU Research & Study Center within a transparent academic and quality-assurance framework consistent with Catholic higher education values and internationally recognized best practices.
Institutional Accreditation & Recognition
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is currently accredited by the Global Accreditation Council for Online Learning (GACOL), a recognized private international quality-assurance and accreditation body specializing in online higher-education institutions.
Certification ID: GACOL-3257 / Accreditation ID: 3257-001.
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is also recognized by the World Catholic Online Education Association (WCOEA) as a trusted provider of Catholic higher education that upholds international standards of academic integrity, institutional mission, and educational quality.
Alignment with International Quality Assurance Frameworks
Catholic Open University is accredited by a recognized private international quality-assurance authority specializing in online higher-education institutions and private universities. In parallel, the University actively reviews and benchmarks its internal academic quality-assurance policies against widely respected international higher-education standards.
These benchmark reference standards include frameworks and best-practice guidance associated with bodies such as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA, United States) and the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR, Europe), which are cited strictly for comparative and reference purposes only. No claim of direct accreditation, recognition, affiliation, or endorsement by these bodies is made.
Any updates related to external recognition or quality-assurance alignment are communicated only after formal confirmation and official institutional publication.
Status of Postgraduate Programs
It must be clearly understood that any institution claiming to issue officially recognized academic degrees without the required legal authorization and recognition applicable within its jurisdiction may be engaging in misleading or unlawful academic practice. Accordingly, Catholic Open University’s postgraduate degree programs are temporarily closed for admission and will open only after the completion of the required external quality-assurance and recognition processes necessary for postgraduate-level academic offerings.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Awards
The programs currently offered by Catholic Open University, including the Research & Publishing Program and the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, operate fully within the scope of the University’s existing accreditation and recognition status. The Honorary Doctorate Degree Award constitutes an honorary academic distinction granted in recognition of significant scholarly, professional, and publishing contributions and does not represent an earned academic qualification for employment purposes. Under the University’s current accreditation framework, these offerings are academically ethical, legally compliant, transparent, and institutionally appropriate.
This framework is publicly accessible to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Any institution offering honorary doctorate degrees for sale or in exchange for money is engaging in unethical and misleading academic practice, and any individual who purchases such a title risks serious consequences, including significant reputational damage. Honorary doctorate degrees are never intended to be sold under any circumstances.
At Catholic Open University, the Honorary Doctorate is strictly an academic award granted to individuals who demonstrate outstanding publishing achievement through the Research & Publishing Program. The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence, motivate scholars and professionals to contribute meaningful research, and formally highlight their academic contributions within the Catholic Open University Digital Library.
Catholic Open University does not sell honorary doctorates, nor does it request or accept payment in exchange for receiving an honorary distinction. Program fees apply solely to participation in the Research & Publishing Program as an academic publishing and research development service. The Honorary Doctorate award itself is granted at no cost, with no direct fees and no hidden charges.
This is why Catholic Open University stands as a transparent, ethical, and trusted academic institution for the recognition of honorary doctorate awards online.