Accreditations & Memberships
Accreditations
Spring Arbor University is an accredited institution. Learn more about the various organizations and accrediting bodies through which SAU is accredited below.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All degrees offered by SAU are accredited by the HLC.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street
Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
SAU’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing are accredited by the CCNE.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
SAU’s social work program is accredited by the CSWE.
The Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street
Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
SAU’s music programs are accredited by the NASM.
The National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive
Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
As of 2019, SAU’s School of Education has been granted probationary accreditation for two years by the CAEP.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 19th St NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
SAU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs are accredited by CACREP, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
1001 North Fairfax Street
Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
Questions regarding accreditation may be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs.
Office of Academic Affairs
Spring Arbor University
106 E. Main St.
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
517.750.6755
Memberships
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
- Spring Arbor University is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America