Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and doctorate degrees. Vanderbilt University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Vanderbilt University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA  30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Phone: 404-679-4500
Website:  www.sacs.org  

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Master's of Science in Nursing, Post-Master’s Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Master of Nursing program is currently undergoing initial accreditation in accordance with CCNE requirements.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001,
Phone: 202-887-6791
Website: www.ccneaccreditation.org  

Vanderbilt School of Nursing was a charter member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Nursing, which later was incorporated into the National League for Nursing (NLN). 

Midwifery Programs

The nurse-midwifery program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).

Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1230
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240.485.1800
Website: http://www.midwife.org/acme   

Tennessee Board of Nursing

The Master of Nursing, Master’s of Science in Nursing, and the Doctorate in Nursing Practice programs are fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

State of Tennessee Department of Health
Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Website: http://tennessee.gov/health 

U.S. Department of Education

Contact the DOE for questions at:

400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone: 1-800-872-5327
Website: www.ed.gov