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Accreditation, Assessment and Program Review

Notre Dame College is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission as a degree-granting institution. The College’s Statement of Affiliation Status, or confirmation of accreditation, can be accessed on the Higher Learning Commission’s website.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Notre Dame College’s accreditation was reaffirmed in August 2017. The College’s next reaffirmation of accreditation will be in 2027-2028.

Additional Accreditation, Approvals and Affiliations

In addition to the Higher Learning Commission accreditation, Notre Dame’s other college accreditation, program approvals and affiliations include:

Approvals and Affiliations

  • Ohio Board of Nursing (full approval for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program)
  • College Entrance Examination Board (The College Board)
  • Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Programs
  • Registration for State Teachers’ Licenses by The State of Ohio Department of Education
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities (ACCU)
  • Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO)
  • College and University Personnel Association (CUPA)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
  • Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE)
  • Ohio Council of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO)
  • Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)