Higher Learning Commission (HLC)Wheaton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, and selected doctoral degrees: Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical and Theological Studies, Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Psychology. Wheaton also may offer credentials such as certificates at approved degree levels. Wheaton’s accreditation has been continuously reaffirmed since 1916 and is on HLC’s Open Pathway process. HLC reaffirmed the College’s accreditation in July 2024 in this letter and as documented in this final report (PDF format). Questions about Wheaton’s accreditation may be directed in writing to HLC at 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, by calling 800.621.7440 or on its website (www.hlcommission.org). Persons may also review documents related to the accreditation for Wheaton College by contacting Wheaton's Accreditation Liaison Officer and Director of Institutional Research Marcus Braziel at 630.752.5518. Illinois Board of Higher Education ExemptionUnder 23 Illinois Administrative Code Section 1030.10—Institutions Required to Receive Approval: institutions that were established and have been in continuous operation at the same location since prior to 1961 are not required to receive authorization to operate or to grant degrees at locations in the institution’s home region. Wheaton College is not required to receive Board approvals at locations in the institution’s home region (West Suburban region). Additionally, Wheaton College is legally authorized to operate as a post-secondary institution and grant degrees in the West Suburban region in the State of Illinois. |
Accrediting Agencies
In addition to the College’s regional accreditor, various academic programs have received specialized accreditations. Information regarding accreditation, approval, or licensure from individual academic programs is available upon request.
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NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 703.437.0700 Fax: 703.437.6312 info@arts-accredit.org |
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APA (American Psychological Association) Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 202.336.5979 apaaccred@apa.org |
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The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.535.5990 Fax: 703.739.6209 More > |
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Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3061 703.253.0473 Fax: 703.253.0508 |
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ACS (American Chemical Society) 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 202.872.4600 800.227.5558 help@services.acs.org |
Affiliations
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Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC) |
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Council for Christian Colleges and Universities 321 Eighth Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 202.546.8713 |
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NC-SARA |