Accreditations & Disclosures

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. Phone: 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456.

Questions about the U-M School of Nursing's accreditation can be directed to the Office of Graduate Studies and the Project Management Office. 

School of Nursing Programs

Baccalaureate and master's degree programs (BSN and MSN)

The baccalaureate program at the University of Michigan School of Nursing is approved by the State of Michigan's Board of Nursing Michigan Bureau of Health Professionals, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170. Phone: 517-335-0918 or fax: 517-373-2179. The program's most recent approval (June 2019) is valid through May 2027.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at the U-M School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The programs are accredited through June 30, 2032.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the U-M School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. The program is accredited through June 30, 2029.

Nurse-midwifery programs

The nurse-midwifery master's degree (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-master's options at the U-M School of Nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) through January 2026. For inquiries about accreditation, please contact ACME at Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1230, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6374; Tel: 240- 485-1803, acme@acnm.org; www.midwife.org/acme.

Post-master's APRN certificate program

The post-master's APRN certificate program at the U-M School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. The program is accredited through June 30, 2029.

History of U-M School of Nursing Accreditations

The U-M School of Nursing’s Baccalaureate Degree was granted initial accreditation in December 1953 and without interruption through June 30, 2002 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000.  

The U-M School of Nursing’s Master’s Degree program was granted initial accreditation in December 1963 and without interruption through June 30, 2002 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000.  

Non-Discrimination Policy Notice from the Office of Institutional Equity

The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity, and Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432. Phone: 734-763-0235 or 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817.

Disclosures

BSN Licensure Disclosure

This program was designed to satisfy educational prerequisites to RN licensure in the state of Michigan. It has not been determined whether educational prerequisites to licensure would be satisfied in other states. If you plan to seek licensure in a state other than Michigan please consult with the appropriate board of nursing to ensure compliance.

Residential Graduate Programs Licensure Disclosure

The U-M School of Nursing strives to continually update our curriculum to satisfy advanced practice nursing licensure and certification requirements in as many states as possible. However, due to the ever-changing regulatory landscape, the U-M School of Nursing advises prospective students to consult with the board of nursing in their home state, or the state in which they intend to be licensed, to ensure any program they are considering satisfies appropriate state licensure and/or certification requirements. 

Online Graduate Programs Licensure Disclosure

As of August 1, 2022, The U-M School of Nursing has determined that its online curriculum meets state regulations and educational requirements for licensure and/or certification in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.

The U-M School of Nursing has determined that it cannot yet offer its online MSN programs* to students located in the following states, due to state regulations on distance education and/or state educational requirements for licensure/certification that the U-M School of Nursing does not yet meet: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

*Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation Exceptions: U-M School of Nursing can accept applications to the Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation Program from students located in the following states: Maryland, New York, and Oregon.

At this time, the U-M School of Nursing has not yet determined if it meets state distance education requirements and/or state educational requirements for licensure or certification in any state or territory not listed above. We are currently researching requirements and working with various state boards of nursing to ensure that our Advanced Practice Nursing Programs meet state regulations and/or educational requirements for licensure or certification in any state where we are not currently fully authorized.

The School of Nursing is currently only offering an MSN pathway for our online programs. Those interested in a DNP have the opportunity to pursue a Post-Master's DNP upon successful completion of their MSN.

U-M School of Nursing is not currently accepting international applicants to its online programs due to regulatory, licensure, and placement constraints.

If you have any questions regarding U-M School of Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing Programs and licensure or certification in your state, please contact the Office of Practice and Professional Graduate Programs at UMSN-GradDigitalProgramPlacements@med.umich.edu. For additional information concerning distance education disclosures please visit the Office of Academic Innovation.

Distance Education Students in Texas: The University of Michigan School of Nursing is not regulated by Texas Education Code Chapter 132. The University of Michigan School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is a member of NC-SARA. Questions and/or complaints for the Michigan NC-SARA portal should be directed to the agency contact here. The complaint resolution process for University of Michigan distance education students is located here.