Accreditations

The University of St. Francis is proud that the quality of its academic programs has been recognized by the following accrediting organizations:

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456; Fax: (312) 263-7462 – (since 1938)

Higher Learning Commission Mark of Affiliation (Click the logo at left for additional accreditation information)

 

Illinois State Board of Education, 100 N. First St, Springfield, IL 62777; (217) 782-2221; Fax (217) 524-4928 – (since 1926)

Council on Social Work Education, 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 683-8080; Fax (703) 683-8099 – (since 1982)

National Recreation and Parks Association, Council on Accreditation for Recreation, Parks, Resources and Leisure Services, 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Asburn, VA 20148; (703) 858- 0784; Fax (703) 858-0794 – (since 1983)

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc., 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240, Duluth, GA 30097; (770) 476-1224; Fax (770) 476-1738 – (since 2000)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One DuPont Circle, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 887-6791; Fax (202) 887-8476 – (since 2005)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park , KS 66213; (913) 339-9356; Fax: (913) 339-6226

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 466-7496; Fax: (202) 296-6620 – (since 2008)

 

Allied Health Affiliate Program Accreditations:

  • Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL
    • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology 2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste 130 #203, Edmond OK 73003; (405) 285-0546; Fax: (405) 285-0579
    • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; (773) 714-8880; Fax: (773) 714-8886
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
    • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606; (312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304
  • Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL
    • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606; (312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304