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)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-master certificates, and doctor of nursing practice programs at Spring Arbor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recognizes the School of Education at Spring Arbor University as a fully accredited educator preparation program. The next CAEP accreditation visit will occur in the spring of 2025.

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 19th St NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

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

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