Accreditations

Rockford University is a private, independent, coeducational college providing courses of study leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The academic programs of students are based on a foundation of learning in the liberal arts and sciences. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and has a strong commitment to scholarly activity, creative expression and community service. The educational program is characterized by a concern for the needs of all students, and reflects the basic human rights and responsibilities of a democratic society.

 

Rockford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Accreditation is periodically reviewed and is renewed annually. Other memberships include:

The Rockford University nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN), the teacher certification program (Education and Child Development) by the Illinois State Board of Education, and the business administration program by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.  Accredited and Approved Programs

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The baccalaureate nursing program at Rockford University located in Rockford, Illinois is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is continuing accreditation with warning.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

 

The nursing program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

For links to other states’ licensure information, see the Professional Licensure by State list.

The nursing program is a member of the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing and on the Illinois Approved Nursing Education Programs list.

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Rockford University is accredited by the following organizations:

Rockford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL, 60604-1413 P.800-621-7440 https://www.hlcommission.org		Rockford University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. State Specific Licensure Requirements for Teaching and Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia  30326 P.(404) 975-5000 | F. (404) 975-5020 www.acenursing.org		Illinois State Board of Education   Professional Preparation and Recruitment 100 N. First St. Springfield, IL 62777 P.217-782-4321 www.isbe.net
American Chemical Society 1155 Sixteenth St. NW Washington, DC 20036 P.800-227-5558 www.acs.org		International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education P.O. Box 3960 Olathe, KS 66063 P.913-631-3009 www.iacbe.org