The university is a fully accredited member of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Many of Southern Utah University’s academic programs have special accreditation or endorsement from the following organizations:
| Program or School | Degree Level (s) | Recognized Agency | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education | BS/BA | Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) | 6/1/2009 |
| Secondary Education | BS/BA | Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) | 6/1/2009 |
| Special Education | BS/BA | Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) | 6/1/2009 |
| Early Childhood Education | BS/BA | Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) | 6/1/2009 |
| Education Leadership/Utah Administrative - Supervisory | M.Ed. | Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) | 6/1/2009 |
| Athletic Training | BS | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) | 3/10/2011 |
| Dance, Dance Education | BA, BS | National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) | 2013 |
| Music, Music Education | BM, BA | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | 2006 |
| Art & Design, Art & Design Education | BFA, BA, BS | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | 2013 |
| Integrated Engineering | BS | Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | 08/2011 |
| Computer Science/Information Systems | BS | Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | 08/2011 |
| Nursing | BS | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | 04/2011 |
| Accounting | Bachelors | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
| Finance | Bachelors | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
| Management | Bachelors | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
| Marketing | Bachelors | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
| Master of Accountancy | Masters | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 04/24/2011 |
