Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation:
Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools provides assurance to prospective students, parents, and others that an institution of higher education meets the agency's clearly stated requirements and criteria. Institutional accreditation is the standard against which colleges and universities are evaluated as a whole for the quality of their education activities. The HLC is an independent organization founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.The University of South Dakota has been accredited by the HLC of the NCA since 1913.
Professional Accreditations:
Individual schools, departments and programs have received additional specialized accreditations from their appropriate professional organizations.
Accreditation Documents:
- 2011 HLC Statement of Affiliation Status
- HLC Letter of Accreditation
- Report of HLC Comprehensive Evaluation Visit
- 2011 Self- Study Information
- 2011 HLC Statistical Highlights
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- Note: Due to the passage of time and the nature of the websites or documents we link to, the links referenced in the Self-Study Information may no longer provide the correct content. For assistance, please visit University Archives – USD 2011 Accreditation Self-Study Information; email speccoll@usd.edu or call 605-677-5450.
