- The 51Æ·²è is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. NEASC accreditation indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
- The 51Æ·²èAthletic Training program is an undergraduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- The Business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- Dental Hygiene and Doctor of Dental Medicine programs are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- The Education programs leading to elementary and secondary certifications are approved by the Maine Department of Education.
- The Master of Science in Education and the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership programs are approved by the Maine Department of Education.
- The School of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
- The Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Nursing Education (ACEN) and the Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBON).
- The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). ACOTE is an active member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) and is recognized and fully compliant with all requirements of both the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- The University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA COCA).
- The 51Æ·²è College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy program, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- The Physical Therapy Doctoral program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- The Physician Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
- The Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- The Social Work program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation on the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States.
Most programs offered at the 51Æ·²è have been approved for the training of veterans under the auspices of the Veterans Administration, and graduates of the University meet the educational requirements for officer candidacy in all branches of the armed forces.
The University is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
The University holds, among others, membership in: the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Maine Consortium of Health Professionals, the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, the College Entrance Examination Board, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the New England Association of College Admissions Counselors, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities.
The financial requirements of the University, changing costs and other matters may require an adjustment of charges and expenses listed herein. The University reserves the right to make such adjustments to charges and expenses as may from time to time be necessary in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, up to the date of registration for a given academic term. The applicant acknowledges this reservation by the submission of an application for admission or by registration.
The 51Æ·²è reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.
The 51Æ·²è does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disabling condition in violation of federal or state civil rights laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Human Resources Office.
51Æ·²è Accreditation Information
Maine Department of Education Accreditation
Teacher certification programs
Last Accrediting Review: October 2015
Next Full Accreditation Review: Fall 2019
Current Status: Accredited
Institutional Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC)
Date of Initial Accreditation: 1966
Last Accrediting Review: March 2007
Next Accreditation Review: Spring 2017
Current Status: Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA COCA)
Programs leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Date of Initial Accreditation: 07/01/1982*
Last Accrediting Review: November 2010
Next Full Accreditation Review: Fall 2017
Current Status: Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Physical Therapy professional programs
Date of Initial Accreditation: 05/11/1984*
Last Accrediting Review: May 2012
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2021-2022
Current Status: Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
Date of Initial Accreditation: 07/27/1963
Last Accrediting Review: 2013-2014
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2016
Current Status: Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Date of Initial Accreditation: August 2012
Last Accrediting Review: April 2015
Next Full Accreditation Review: April 2017
Current Status: Initial Accreditation
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Occupational Therapy professional programs
Date of Initial Accreditation: 01/01/1985
Last Accrediting Review: 2014-2015
Next Accreditation Review: 2024-2025
Current Status: Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
Master of Science, Nurse Anesthesia
Date of Initial Accreditation: 09/01/1970*
Last Accrediting Review: May 2011
Next Accreditation Review: Spring 2021
Current Status: Accredited
Accreditation Commission on Nursing Education (ACEN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs
Date of Initial Accreditation: 12/01/1984*
Last Accrediting Review: 2010
Last Interim Review: Spring 2012
Next Full Accreditation Review: Spring 2018
Current Status: Accredited
Maine State Board of Nursing (MSBON)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs
Last Accrediting Review: October 2015
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2021
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Doctor of Pharmacy
Last Accrediting Review: 2013
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2018-2019
Current Status: Accredited
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant
Date of Initial Accreditation: Provisional, 1996; Full, 1998
Last Accrediting Review: March 2012
Last Self-Study Completed: 2014
Next Site Visit and Accreditation Review: April 2016
Current Status: Accredited
Commission on Accreditation on the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
Master of Science, Social Work
Date of Initial Accreditation: 1990
Last Accrediting Review: February 2010
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2017-2018
Current Status: Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Date of Initial Accreditation: October 2003
Last Accrediting Review: 2013-2014
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2018-2019
Current Status: Accredited
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Date of Initial Accreditation: April 2008
Last Accrediting Review: May 2014
Next Interim Review: February 2016
Next Full Accreditation Review: 2018
Current Status: Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Master of Public Health
Date of Initial Accreditation: October 2011
Last Accrediting Review: 2011
Next Accreditation Review: 2016
Current Status: Accredited
* Denotes an estimated date
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the 51Æ·²è for the 2016-2017 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication April 29, 2016.
The 51Æ·²è reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.