Accreditations
University of St. Francis
The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by:
The U.S. Department of Education
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456; Fax: 312-263-7462 – (since 1938)
The University of St. Francis is authorized to operate as a post-secondary educational institution by:
The Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-782-2551; Fax: 217-782-8548
Business Programs
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: 913-339-9356; Fax: 913-339-6226 – (since 2007)
Education Programs
USF’s education programs are approved by:
The Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First Street
Springfield, IL 62777
Phone: 277-782-2221; Fax: 217-524-5928 – (since 1926)
Nursing Programs
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of St. Francis, are accredited by the:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791; Fax: 202-887-8476 – (since 2005)
Physician Assistant Program
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
12000 Findley Road, Suite 150
John's Creek, GA 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224; Fax: 770-476-1738 – (since 2000)
Details regarding our accreditation can be found at the following url: www.arc-pa.org/accreditaton-history-university-of-st-francis-nm/
Radiation Therapy Program
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300; www.jrcert.org – (since 2013)
Recreation and Sport Management Program
Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
1401 Marvin Road NE Suite 307, #172
Lacey, WA 98516
Phone: 360-205-2096; Fax: 360-453-7893 – (since 1983)
Social Work Programs
Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080; Fax: 703-683-8099 – (since 1982)
Substance Abuse Counseling Program
Illinois Certification Board (ICB) dba: Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Board, Inc. (IAODAPCA)
401 E. Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217-698-8110; Fax: 217-698-8234
Allied Health Hospital Affiliate Accreditations
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-704-5300; Fax: 312-704-5304
USF Affiliates: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL & Swedish American Hospital, a division of UW Health, Rockford, IL
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
2000 W. Danforth Road, Suite 130 #203
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 405-285-0546; Fax: 405-285-0579
USF Affiliates: Franciscan Health, Dyer, IN, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, & OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 773-714-8880; Fax: 773-714-8886
USF Affiliate: Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL