Accrediting bodies for the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
- The North Carolina Board of Nursing has granted full approval for the School of Nursing’s baccalaureate degree in nursing program (BSN and ABSN tracks).
- The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (for continuing education programs)
The UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing is a member of the following organizations:
- The American Association of Universities
- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- The Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (Southern Regional Education Board)
Statement of Equal Education Opportunity
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is open to people of all races, is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Any complaints alleging failure of this institution to follow this policy should be brought to the attention of the Assistant to the Chancellor. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill actively seeks to promote integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of African-American, Native American, and other minority students.
Policy on Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that educational and employment decisions be based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications and not on factors or personal characteristics that have no connection to academic abilities or job performance. Among the traditional irrelevant factors are race, sex, religion, and national origin. It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that an individual’s sexual orientation be treated in the same manner. This policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation does not apply to the University’s relationship with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.