Meeting higher standards

Being awarded accreditation means that Davenport University underwent a voluntary independent review of its educational programs and that the University met the standards determined by:

Higher Learning Commission —
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
30 North LaSalle St.
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
1-800-621-7440
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

The HLC is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In 2004, Davenport received ten years of continued accreditation.

The Medical Assisting program at Battle Creek (Diploma, AAS), Bay City in conjunction with Lansing (AAS), Caro (Diploma), Grand Rapids Fulton St (Diploma), and the Merrillville (AAS) locations are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 210-2350.

 The Davenport University Health Information Technology (HIT) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) on recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). At this writing, there are two campuses that offer the complete accredited HIT program: Dearborn and Online. Contact information: CAHIIM, 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 233-1183; www.cahiim.org.

Davenport University's Medical Coding program is an Approved Coding Certificate Program from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Contact information: AHIMA, 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5800; (312) 233-1100.

Davenport University, an independent, nonprofit institution, is chartered by the State of Michigan and is empowered to grant degrees; it’s also certified by the State Approval Agency of the Department of Education.

Davenport University is recognized and regulated by COPE—Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education. Contact information: COPE, 302 West Washington St., Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767; (800) 277-5695 or (317) 232-1320.

A bachelor's degree earned at Davenport University with a major in accounting is fully recognized by the Michigan State Board of Accountancy.

The Professional Accountancy degree earned at Davenport University is fully recognized by the Indiana State Board of Accountancy.

A bachelor's degree in Finance, with a Financial Planning Specialty, earned at Davenport University is fully recognized by the CFP™ (Certified Financial Planning) Standards Board.

The Practical Nurse and Nursing programs are approved by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.

Davenport University is recognized for veterans' training under the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance. Application forms are available in the Admissions Office.

The University is approved by the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service as an institution of higher education for training foreign students.

The University is approved by agencies of the state and federal governments for many programs including Rehabilitation, Work Incentive, etc.

Accreditation credentials are available for review from University officials upon request.