Bryant University proudly holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), a testament to our commitment to excellence. For inquiries regarding accreditation status, please contact the administrative staff of Bryant University.

The College of Business stands among the elite, accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This prestigious recognition places Bryant in the top 5% of colleges and universities worldwide.

The College of Arts and Sciences is a proud member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the nation’s leading advocate for undergraduate liberal arts education.

The Physician Assistant Studies Program has earned Accreditation-Continued status from the ARC-PA, reflecting its dedication to maintaining the highest standards.

The Department of Public Safety is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, underscoring its commitment to excellence in public safety.

Additionally, Bryant University is approved by Rhode Island to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which ensures quality oversight of postsecondary distance education.

Memberships

Bryant University is a member of the following organizations:

• Academy of Management
• American Political Science Association
• Association of American Colleges and Universities
• Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
• Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
• Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
• Coalition of New England Companies for Trade
• College Reading and Learning Association
• Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education
• Financial Planning Association
• Greater Boston MBA Consortium
• Greater Providence Chamber of Commerces
• Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS)
• Human Resource Management Association of Rhode Island
• International Institute of Business Analysis
• International Writing Centers Association
• Learning Assistance Association of New England
• National Association for Developmental Education
• National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals
• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
• National College Learning Center Association
• National Collegiate Honors Council
• National Council of Teachers of English
• National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
• National Tutoring Association New England Peer Tutor Association
• Newport County Chamber of Commerce
• North American Small Business International Trade Educators
• North Central Chamber of Commerce
• Northeast Writing Center Association
• Northeast Association of Institutional Research (NEAIR)
• Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools
• Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
• Project Management Institute
• Society for Human Resource Management
• U.S. Green Building Council
• World Trade Centers Association