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Rockford College is a private, independent, coeducational college providing courses of study leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees. The academic programs of students are based on a foundation of learning in the liberal arts and sciences.

Rockford College emphasizes excellence in teaching and has a strong commitment to scholarly activity, creative expression and community service. The educational program is characterized by a concern for the needs of all students and reflects the basic human rights and responsibilities of a democratic society.

The College is a charter member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation is periodically reviewed and is renewed annually.

Other Memberships include:

• Association of American Colleges, the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities
• College Entrance Examination Board
• College Scholarship Service
• American Council on Education
• Council of Independent Colleges

The Rockford College nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing, the teacher certification program (Education and Child Development) by the Illinois State Board of Education, and the business administration program by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

	THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle St., Ste. 2400 Chicago IL 60602-2504 Phone: 800-621-7440 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
	ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Professional Preparation and Recruitment 100 North First St., E-310 Springfield, IL 62777-0001 Phone: 217-782-4330 www.isbe.state.il.us
	AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 1155 Sixteenth St. NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 800-227-5558 Fax: 202-776-8258 E-mail: webmaster@acs.org www.acs.org
	INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR COLLEGIATE BUSINESS EDUCATION P.O. Box 25217 Overland Park, KS 66225 Phone: 913-631-3009 E-mail: iacbe@grapevine.net www.iacbe.org
	NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING - ACCREDITING COMMISSION 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 Phone: 800-669-1656 ext. 153 www.nlnac.org