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Accreditation
Why Accreditation Matters
A university’s accreditation is extremely important. It impacts the university’s quality of education, as well as a student’s financial aid, ability to transfer credits and obtain professional licensure, and more.
UJ is Proud to be Accredited
- University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Information regarding specialized accreditation can be found on individual program pages
- The University of Jamestown participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Who to Contact
If you need more information on our accreditation, please reach out.
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Paul Olson, PhD
- Executive Vice President