You’re investing a lot in your college education, so make sure it’s of the highest quality. How? Accreditation. Whether you’ve thought about accreditation or not, it matters. Accreditation helps ensure that universities and degree programs (including online programs) are held to rigorous academic standards set by state and regional governing bodies.
Copies of the University’s accreditation, licensure or other approval documents may be obtained by submitting a written request to Danielle Buckius, Executive Director of the Office of Accreditation & Authorization. Any questions regarding accreditation, licensure, or approvals should also be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Accreditation & Authorization. The agencies that accredit, license or approve the University may also be contacted for information regarding the University’s accreditation and approvals.
Franklin University and Urbana University, a Branch Campus of Franklin University, has received specialized accreditation for selected business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 202-887-6791.
Franklin University’s B.S. Health Information Management (HIM) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)*. CAHIIM is the accrediting organization for degree-granting programs in health informatics and information management. CAHIIM serves the public interest by establishing quality standards for the educational preparation of future health information management (HIM) professionals. When a program is accredited by CAHIIM, it means that it has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to meet or exceed the accreditation standards.
*Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): www.cahiim.org or 312.233.1131; fax 312.233.1090.
Requirements for licensure vary from one profession to another and from state to state. If you are considering an online academic program that leads to a professional license in your state, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your home state BEFORE beginning the academic program located outside your state. Academic programs and individual graduates must meet standards set by that state in order to be eligible for a license. Eligibility for licensure and/or certification may involve more than successful degree completion. If you are interested in professional licensure, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice.
The Family Nurse Practitioner track of Franklin University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply for advanced practice registered nurse licensure in Ohio. Requirements for licensure vary by state. Students interested in obtaining advanced practice registered nurse licensure in another state should check with the applicable licensing authority in that state to ensure that Franklin University’s Family Nurse Practitioner track of the MSN program meets the state’s education requirements for eligibility for certification/licensure. Contact information for state boards of nursing can be found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website (see link below).
| Profession | National Licensing Body |
| Nursing | National Council of State Boards of Nursing |
As an accredited online University, Franklin offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory. Federal and state regulations require that all institutions of higher education comply with existing state laws regarding distance learning. As these regulations are continuously evolving, Franklin University makes every effort to maintain compliance. As a condition of Franklin University’s authority to offer its programs to state residents, several postsecondary education agencies require the publication of certain consumer information.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Phone: (614) 466-6000
Dates of Authorization: February 4, 2009 through December 31, 2018
As of September 14, 2015, Franklin University is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE, formally OBR) to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Institutions that are members of SARA are authorized to provide online education to students from all SARA member states. States and institutions that choose to become members of SARA operate under a set of policies and standards that are overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and administered by four regional higher education compacts. For more information about the SARA initiative and the progress of state and institutional membership, please visit http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions
This institution is authorized by:
Board for Proprietary Education
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Telephone: (317) 464-4400 Extension 138
Fax: (317) 233-4219
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701
Wisconsin Educational Approval Program - Department of Safety and Professional Services
1400 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53703
Franklin University offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory.
Academic programs may not be approved in every state. Click on the State Authorization Map link below to view the program you wish to complete. Please contact your academic advisor to verify program availability.
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Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (1.800.621.7440) and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
This institution is authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984.
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