John Carroll University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400; Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504; tel.: (800) 621-7440; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).  It is likewise approved by the Ohio State Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education for the preparation of Early Child (EC), Middle Child (MC), and Multi-Age (MA) school teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and principals, with the master’s degree as the highest degree approved.  Education and Allied Studies Initial and Advanced programs with National Recognition for academic programs include Educational Administration (ELCC), School Psychology (NASP), Middle School (NMSA), Science (NSTA), Social Studies (NCSS), Mathematics (NCTM), and Early Child (NAEYC).  The Boler School of Business and the undergraduate program in Accountancy are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).  The Community Counseling Program is approved by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.  The Community Counseling Program and the School Counseling Program are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

In addition to many other affiliations in specialized areas and disciplines, the University holds memberships in the Council of Graduate Schools, the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools, the Association of Graduate Schools in Catholic Colleges and Universities, the Ohio College Association, the Association of American Colleges, the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, the National Catholic Educational Association, the American Council on Education, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Association of College Admissions Counselors, the American Schools of Oriental Research, and the National Association of Graduate and Professional Students.