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Accreditation & Licensure

The University of Southern Nevada has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation.

The University of Southern Nevada is licensed to operate in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education, 1820 East Sahara Ave, Suite 111, Las Vegas NV 89104, 702-486-7330; Fax 702-486-7340.