Accreditation
Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) a voluntary, nongovernmental, peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education.
Programmatic Accreditation
The elementary, moderate special needs, and secondary education programs have been approved for interstate certification and meet the standards of the interstate certification compact/national association of state directors of teacher education and certification.
The medical radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3282; 312.704.5300).
The nuclear medicine program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT, 2000 W. Danforth Rd., Suite 130, #203 Edmond, OK 73003; 405.285.0546).
The dental hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611; 800.621.8099 or 312.440.4653).
Nursing
The baccalaureate, master’s/post-master’s certificate and clinical doctorate nursing programs at Regis College both online and at the Weston campus located in Weston, MA are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326; 404.975.5000).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate, master’s/post-master’s certificate and clinical doctorate nursing programs is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108. 617.973.0900, fax: 617.973.0984.
Council on Social Work Education
The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The Regis College Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE is the sole accrediting body for social work programs in the United States.
Only graduates of CSWE-accredited schools are recognized by states as eligible to sit for state licensing examinations. Graduates of the Regis MSW program are well positioned for careers in social work with a degree from our CSWE-accredited social work program. For specific licensing requirements for your state, visit state requirements on our website.
As a CSWE-accredited program, the MSW at Regis College prepares students for careers as competent and professional clinical social work practitioners and leaders who work for a more just and humane society. In developing sound practice knowledge and skills, students benefit from the commitment and expertise of highly talented and experienced faculty and field instructors. The MSW program supports students in pursuing their practice passion and serving as social worker practitioners.
More information about social work accreditation
State Authorizations
Regis College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). Massachusetts is a member state of SARA and Regis College is an approved SARA institution. This allows students in all 49 SARA participating states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico to participate in distance education programs offered by Regis College.
Nuclear Medicine
The nuclear medicine technology program at Regis College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1 / Edmond, OK 73003; phone 405.285.0546; mail@jrcnmt.org; jrcnmt.org. This program is currently on probation but it is accredited. For more information go to JRCNMT online directory of accredited programs and read the accreditation letter linked to the program’s directory listing (jrcnmt.org/find-a-program/). Implications of attending a program that is on probation are available at jrcnmt.org/students/program-on-probation-faqs/.
California
Regis College is not required to obtain authorization from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MBORN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108. 617.973.0900, fax: 617.973.0984.
Master of Public Health
Is offered in all 50 states and all U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Master of Science in Health Administration
Is offered in all 50 states and all U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Is offered in all states except Colorado, Montana, New York, and North Carolina. This program is not offered in U.S. territories or the District of Columbia.
Master of Social Work
Is offered in Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in all 50 states. This program is not offered in Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia.
Master of Science in Nursing
Is offered in all U.S. territories and all states except Louisiana, New York, Oregon, and Tennessee.
Post Master's Certificate in Nursing
Is offered in all U.S. territories and all states except Louisiana, New York, Oregon, and Tennessee.
Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor in Nursing Practice
Is offered in all U.S. territories and all states except Louisiana, New York, and Oregon.
Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Nursing Practice
Is offered in all U.S. territories and all states except Louisiana, New York, Oregon, and Tennessee.
Bachelor of Arts in Global Business Management
The BA in Global Business Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213.
Washington
Regis College is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for the MSN, DNP, and post master’s certificate family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, women’s health nurse practitioner, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner programs.
Regis College is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for Washington residents for the MSN to DNP Nurse Educator program.