Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. NU is accredited by the following agencies.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Niagara University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104).

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

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Niagara University is accredited by CAEP, which is a professional accreditor that reviews departments, schools, and colleges which prepare teachers and other educators.

Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs

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The mission of CACREP is to promote the professional competence of counseling and related practitioners through the development of preparation standards, the encouragement of excellence in program development and the accreditation of professional preparation programs.

National Association of School Psychologists

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National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is the world’s largest organization of school psychologists, and works to advance effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB)

AACSB Accredited

Niagara University is accredited by AACSB accreditation, which is known, worldwide, as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

CCNE Accredited

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Niagara University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health.

Ontario College of Teachers

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Niagara University is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), which accredits teacher education programs in Ontario, CA.

Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities

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The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is the ministry of the Government of Ontario responsible for administration of laws relating to post-secondary education.

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration

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Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.

Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board

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Niagara University is accredited by the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board in Ontario.

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NUSTEP)

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Niagara University’s NUSTEP program is accredited by National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.

American Chemical Society

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The B.S. in chemistry major is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to provide foundational training in all areas of chemistry.

Council on Social Work Education

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The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.