Accreditation
The University of Utah, including the degree programs it offers, is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
The College of Nursing's baccalaureate, master’s and doctor of nursing practice programs are also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The baccalaureate and master’s programs have been given full accreditation extending to December 31, 2021. The doctor of nursing practice program has been given initial accreditation extending to December 31, 2016. An accreditation review was conducted by CCNE in March, 2011.
The Nurse-Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program has additional accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) through 2016.
The College of Nursing also has program approval from the Utah State Board of Nursing.
The College of Nursing is a participant of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Updated 4/19/12

