Accreditation and Recognition

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence for Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development. We empower our students to LIVE WELL (Lead, Innovate, Vision, Execute and be Wellness-focused, Evidence-based, Lifelong learners and Lights for the world). Our students and renowned faculty generate and use best evidence, promote wellness, impact policy and innovate solutions for optimal health and well-being. 

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, doctor of nursing practice degree program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Opportunity for third-party comments for CCNE accreditation

The Ohio State University College of Nursing is preparing to host an accreditation site visit from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Post-Graduate APRN certificate and the Baccalaureate, Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs. The visit is scheduled for Nov. 3-5, 2025.
 
CCNE is an autonomous accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit nursing programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, including programs offering distance education. As a specialized/professional accrediting agency, CCNE evaluates and makes judgments about the quality of baccalaureate and graduate programs in nursing located in colleges and universities that are accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
 
As part of this process, there is opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit written comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation. CCNE will accept written third-party comments directly from interested individuals (students, alumni, faculty and practice community) by Oct. 13, 2025. The comments will be shared with the CCNE evaluation team; however, comments will not be shared with The Ohio State University faculty or staff.
 
All comments should be sent directly to CCNE at this address: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org