by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for VCU? Here is what we found about this school's accreditations.
Regional accreditation matters. Going to a regionally accredited school is important if you might transfer credits elsewhere or plan to pursue a post-graduate program. The regional accreditor for VCU is the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Internship/Residency | Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship | Accredited |
| Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission | Specialized | Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program | Accredited |
| Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission | Specialized | Nursing (MNUR) - Master’s program | Accredited |
| Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education | Specialized | Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Dental Hygiene (DH) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Predoctoral | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Endodontics | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Pediatric Dentistry | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Periodontics | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics) | Withdrawn |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Prosthodontics | Accredited |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Specialized | Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master’s Degree | Withdrawn |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Specialized | Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree | Candidate (Preaccredited) |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Specialized | Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree | Accredited |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | Specialized | Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs | Accredited |
| Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission | Specialized | (SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs | Accredited |
| Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education | Specialized | Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels | Accredited |
| Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | Specialized | English Language | Accredited |
| Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs | Specialized | Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master’s degree, post master’s certificate or doctoral degree levels | Accredited |
| Council on Education for Public Health | Specialized | Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health | Accredited |
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Specialized | Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers | Accredited |
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Specialized | Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists | Accredited |
| Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology | Specialized | Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist | Accredited |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education | Specialized | Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Specialized | Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools | Accredited |