Accreditation
Alverno College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1951.
This demonstrates our commitment to high standards in teaching and learning, continuous improvement across programs and services and transparency and accountability to students and the public. It also helps ensure credits transfer, financial aid eligiblity and confidence in the value of an Alverno education.
This includes our main campus in Milwaukee and our additional location in Mesa.
Alverno's accreditation status and institutional profile can be found on the Higher Learning Commission website.
Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1-800-621-7440.
In addition the HLC accreditation, several of our academic programs hold specialized accreditations from the following organizations:
Music
Alverno is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the American Music Therapy Association.
Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Alverno College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Psychology
The National Association of School Psychology granted full accreditation effective February 1, 2023 through February 1, 2028. See program information here.
Alverno College has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7133. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Alverno College is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The Master of Science in Community Psychology (MSCP) at Alverno College is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of June, 2025 through June 2033. mpcacaccreditation.org
Social Work
Alverno is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
NC-SARA
In addition to these accreditations, Alverno College is a member of National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). SARA establishes reciprocity across state lines that can benefit students studying in online programs. Alverno College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
As a participating institution, Alverno College is part of a group of institutions committed to making it easier for students to take online courses offered in other states. Because we are a participating institution, students who are residents in other NC-SARA approved states can enroll in:
- Online degree programs, certificates, and other educational activities such as internships, externships, co-ops, field experiences, student teaching, and clinical placements, and
- Campus-based courses with out-of-state internships, externships, co-ops, field experiences, student teaching, and clinical placements.
- If you are an online student and are not a resident of the state in which your online program is based, you should verify that your program and institution are authorized to operate in your state. Check this map to learn more about your state’s participation.
If an educational program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation, or is advertised as meeting such requirements, Alverno College has determined requirements have been met for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. At this time, Alverno College has not made determinations about the requirements for other state requirements for each educational program.
We are committed to complying with all states’ regulations for distance learning programs.
Additional licensure disclosure information can be found here: Licensure Disclosures
Wisconsin Educator Preparation Program Report
See the report here.
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