In 2015, the HLC notified University of the Rockies that it would continue the University's accreditation, with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2024-2025.[7] On October 29, 2018 the university officially closed its doors when it completed a merger with Bridgepoint Holdings other institution, Ashford University, and brought all of its educational programs under the Ashford University brand.[9]