NAU is accredited by regional and national associations
Accreditation is a public validation of quality assurance through non-governmental authorities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education such as The Higher Learning Commission, Council on Social Work Education, National Recreation and Park Association, and other regional associations. Northern Arizona University’s accreditation is extended through 2027–2028.
SBS departmental and program accreditations
In addition to NAU’s university-wide accreditation, programs in several SBS departments have specialized accreditation.