Accreditation and Approval of Institution and Programs
Accreditation and Approval of Institution and Programs
Vincennes University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-5000
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440
Vincennes University is authorized as a postsecondary educational institution by the State of Indiana.
For more information, visit VU's Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
See below for discipline-specific, or specialized, accreditation.
College of business and public service
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) |
The Vincennes University Paramedic program holds a Letter of Review, which is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, but is a status granted by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation. |
TBD |
College of Health Science and Human Performance
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) |
The Vincennes University Paramedic program holds a Letter of Review, which is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, but is a status granted by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation. |
TBD |
College of Health Science and Human Performance
College of Humanities
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| All art and graphic design programs | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | Good Standing | 2026-2027 |
| Education - Art (Grades K-12) | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | Good Standing | 2026-2027 |
College of Social Science, Performing Arts, & Communication
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education - Special Education, Mild Intervention K-12 | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Good Standing | Spring 2026 |
| Education - MATHEMATICS | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Good Standing | Spring 2026 |
| Education - Science | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Good Standing | Spring 2026 |
| All Bachelor-level Education Programs | Indiana State Board of Education | Recognized | Spring 2026 |
College of Technology
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Flight Technology | Federal Aviation Administration | Valid | July 2024 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | Federal Aviation Administration | Valid Indefinitely | N/A |
| Automotive Technology | Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE) | Accredited | 4/1/2029 |
High School Dual Credit
| VU Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Next Visit or Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Excel | National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships | Good Standing | 2026 |