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Briar Cliff is accredited as a degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The education program of the university is approved by the State Department of Education of Iowa for the certification of teachers. The social work
program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

The university holds memberships in:
  • The Council for Higher Education Accreditation
  • The Council of Independent Colleges
  • The Council for Opportunity in Education
  • The Higher Learning Commission
  • The Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • The Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • The Iowa College Foundation
  • The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Documents relating to accreditation and memberships can be reviewed by contacting the Office of the President.

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association can be contacted directly at the following address:
     North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
     Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
     30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
     Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
     (800) 621-7440
     www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org