Accreditation and Affiliation

Heidelberg College has continuously been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913 and was included on the Association’s first published list of accredited institutions. The Higher Learning Commission is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 and can be reached at (312) 263-0456, (800) 621-7440 or by fax (312) 263-7462.

The College is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music and its requirements for entrance and graduation are in accordance with the published regulations of this accrediting agency. The College is recognized by the State Department of Education of Ohio and most other states. Information related to Title II compliance is available from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The College is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education of the United Church of Christ, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Inc. (OFIC), the Council for Independent Colleges (CIC), the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Ohio (AICUO) and the College Board.

The College’s Master of Arts Degree in Counseling is recognized and approved by the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board.

The College’s Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Heidelberg is recognized by the American Association of University Women with its membership rights and privileges.