Accreditation

Welcome to our College of Nursing Accreditation Page!

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of excellence in nursing education. Accreditation is a crucial aspect of our commitment to quality and student success.

Here, you'll find comprehensive information about our accreditation status, demonstrating our compliance with rigorous standards set forth by accrediting bodies. Our accreditation affirms that our nursing programs meet or exceed national benchmarks for curriculum, faculty qualifications, student support services, and outcomes.

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The University of Utah is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

The College of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), member of the Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus), and participant in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The Nurse-Midwifery track of the DNP Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)

The Master of Science in Gerontology (MS) program at the College is now one of six accredited gerontology programs worldwide granted by the Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council (AGEC).