Accreditation and Approval of Programs

Accreditation

Linfield University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specialized accreditation is granted to certain of the college’s individual programs.

The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Linfield University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The education program is approved for training of elementary and secondary teachers by the State of Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission. The education department also operates the Linfield Pre-Kindergarten program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Association.

Programs offered online through Online and Continuing Education are authorized by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Initiative. The college maintains affiliation with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A.

Linfield University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, change the calendar and rules regarding admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall, at the discretion of such authorities, apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are matriculated in the college.

Linfield University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or physical handicap or other disabling condition in its educational programs, admission, activities or employment policies.

Addresses of Accrediting and Approving Bodies

Oregon Office of Degree Authorization: www.osac.state.or.us/oda

For resources to resolve complaints, grievances and other problems, please review Linfield University’s Consumer Information page.