
UC Accreditation
The University of Cincinnati (UC) and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Additionally, UC is an Ohio Public Institution, and each of its programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a process used to ensure that an institution meets the standards of quality necessary in higher education. Institutions agree upon those minimum standards in order to establish the criteria for accreditation. Accrediting agencies then facilitate a review process, including peer evaluation, to ensure that the institutions meet those standards. Every accredited institution must provide evidence that it continues to meet these standards and delivers a high quality educational experience for its students. This important process requires that institutions prove to their peers that they are deeply committed to educational quality and continuous improvement.
What is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)?
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of seven regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to act on its behalf as an institutional accrediting agency. The mission of the HLC is to "advance the common good through quality assurance of higher education as the leader in equitable, transformative and trusted accreditation in the service of students and member institutions.”
What is the Process for Accreditation?
The University of Cincinnati maintains its HLC accreditation through the Open Pathway process. The University is currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission with the most recent reaffirmation of accreditation received in 2018. Reaccreditation is conducted on a ten-year cycle. This process includes writing an Assurance Argument, demonstrating Federal Compliance, and hosting a site visit by a team of reviewers comprised of faculty and staff from other universities with similar missions. As part of the Assurance Review, the institution submits an Assurance Argument - along with materials of evidence - explaining how the institution complies with each of the criteria for accreditation.
Why is attending an accredited college or university important?
There are many good reasons to attend an accredited institution, including:
- Quality Education: accredited colleges and universities deliver high-quality educational programs.
- Financial Aid: schools must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to process student financial aid.
- Transfer: most schools will only accept transfer credits from an accredited institution.
- Graduate School: most graduate programs will only accept students with degrees from accredited institution.
Previous Reviews
In Fall 2022, UC successfully completed its Year 4 Assurance Review with no recommended monitoring. This review is conducted to ensure that the institution remains in compliance with the criteria for accreditation and assumed practices. UC updated its Assurance Argument which was then evaluated by a team of peer reviewers.
In September 2018, the University successfully underwent its reaffirmation of accreditation, a rigorous process that occurs every ten years.
In 2009, UC was approved for continued accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation. Below are documents prepared by the university and evaluated by our peer review.
Academic Program Accrediting Organizations
College | Program | Standing |
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Carl H. Lindner College of Business | All Programs | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Law | Juris Doctorate | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Associate of Applied Business in Law and Paralegal Studies | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Certificate in Law and Paralegal Studies | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Paralegal Studies, BS | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Certificate in Paralegal Studies | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Engineering and Applied Science | Aerospace Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Architectural Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Biomedical Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Chemical Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Civil Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Computer Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Computer Science, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Construction Management, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Electrical Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Electrical Engineering Technology, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Environmental Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Mechanical Engineering, BS | Accredited |
College of Engineering and Applied Science | Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Information Technology, BSIT | Accredited |
College of Medicine | Environmental Health: Industrial Hygiene, MS | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Associate of Applied Science, Nursing Technology | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Health Sciences | Nutrition and Dietetics, BS | Accredited |
College of Allied Health Sciences | Associate of Applied Science, Nursing Technology | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Medicine | Genetic Counseling, MS | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Medicine | Occupational Medicine Residency | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Nursing | Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Health Sciences | Master of Occupational Therapy | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Doctor of Pharmacy | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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Arts & Science | BS in Chemistry with ACS Certification | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Health Sciences | Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology | Accredited |
College of Allied Health Sciences | Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Associate in Applied Science, Veterinary Technology | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Certificate in Medical Assisting | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Associate in Surgical Technology | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Certificate in Medical Assisting | Accredited |
College | Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Health Sciences | Master of Science in Athletic Training | Seeking Initial Accreditation |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Counselor Education and Supervision, Doctoral | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | School Counseling, M.Ed | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Mental Health Counseling, MA | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Curriculum & Instruction M.Ed | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Special Education M.Ed | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Middle Childhood Education, BSED | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Secondary Education, BSED | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Special Education, BSED | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Health Sciences | Bachelor's in Health Information Management | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Associate Degree in Health Information Systems | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Nursing | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Accredited |
College of Nursing | Master of Science in Nursing | Accredited |
College of Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice | Accredited |
College of Nursing | Post-Graduate APRN Certificate in Nursing | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Design | Architecture, Art and Planning - Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning | Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Nursing | Doctor of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | Respiratory Therapy, BS | Accredited |
UC Clermont | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Dental Hygiene, AAS | Accredited |
UC Medical Center | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | Bachelor of Social Work | Accredited |
College of Allied Heath Sciences | Master of Social Work | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Clermont | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | BS in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology | Accredited |
College of Allied Heath Sciences | Certificate in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology: Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Accredited |
UC Blue Ash | AAS in Radiologic Technology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | BS in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Medicine | Medical Education Fellowship | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Master of Architecture | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Allied Heath Sciences | Medical Laboratory Science Program | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Associate in Applied Graphic Communication | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Bachelor of Arts in Art History | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Bachelor of Science in Design - Fashion | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Bachelor of Science in Design - Industrial Design | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning | Master of Arts in Art Education | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning |
Master of Design | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning |
Master of Fine Arts - Art | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning |
Bachelor of Science in Communication Design | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Arts in Dance | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Arts in Music | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music Production | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Music in Composition | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Music in Music Education | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Music in Performance | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Artist Diploma in Instrumental Music Performance (Graduate) | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Artist Diploma in Opera Vocal Performance (Graduate) | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Artist Diploma in Piano or Harpsichord Performance (Graduate) | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Collaborative Piano | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Composition | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Conducting | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Jazz Studies | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music Education (MME) | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music (MM) in Music Education | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Musicology | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Performance | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Music in Theory | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Doctor of Musical Arts in Literature and Performance | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Doctor of Philosophy in Music | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Performance Certificate in Strings (Graduate) | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | EdS in School Psychology | Accredited |
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | PhD in School Psychology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production | Accredited |
College-Conservatory of Music | Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Clermont | Certificate in Cancer Registry Management | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Engineering and Applied Science | Bachelor of Science in Fire And Safety Engineering Technology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Blue Ash | Associate of Applied Science, Nursing Technology | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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UC Clermont | Associate of Criminal Justice Technology: Law Enforcement-Police Academy | Accredited |
College |
Program | Standing |
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College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning | Master of Community Planning | Accredited |
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning | Bachelor of Urban Planning | Accredited |