Accreditation and Affiliations

Oglala Lakota College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission which is a member of the North Central Association.

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.

Oglala Lakota College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission which is a member of the North Central Association.

About Accreditation

Accreditation is your assurance that the College meets quality standards established by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programmatic or specialized accreditation applies to specific programs or coursework within an institution and is often associated with professional organizations. See below for Oglala Lakota Colleges degree programs that are accredited.

For Additional Information:

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)   OLC Statement of Affiliation
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413

Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462

Other Accredited Programs

Council of Social Work Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

South Dakota Department of Education
K-8 Elementary Education (BS)