Accreditation

Northeastern State University is accredited by the

  • Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
    30 North LaSalle Street. Suite 2400
    Chicago, IL 60602-2504
    800-621-7440
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
    2010 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Suite 500
    Washington, D.C. 20036-1023
    202-466-7496
  • Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation
    4545 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 275
    Oklahoma City, OK 73105
    405-525-2612

All programs offered by the University are approved by the

  • Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
    655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73104
    405-225-9100
  • Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma
    4900 Richmond Square, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73118
    405-848-3373

Northeastern State University’s College of Optometry Professional Degree Program has full accreditation by the

  • Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
    243 N. Lindberg Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63141
    314-991-4100

The NSU baccalaureate nursing program is fully accredited by the

  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
    61 Broadway
    New York, NY 10006
    212-363- 5555, ext. 153

Boards of Control

The Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education is a constitutional board of nine members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate, with one member’s term expiring each year. This board issues all degrees earned, determines the curricula and courses of study, prescribes academic standards, establishes student fees, and allocates funds to each institution for operation and maintenance from the Legislative appropriations which are made to the board.

The Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma is a constitutional board of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate. The ninth member is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Members of the Board serve a nine-year appointment, with one member’s term expiring each year. The duties and powers of this Board are to make rules and regulations governing the University, to employ all persons in the service of the University, to construct all buildings, and to authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies.
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