McNally Smith College of Music is institutionally and programmatically accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Additionally, McNally Smith College of Music is a Candidate for Accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
National Association of Schools of Music
McNally Smith College of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1989. NASM, founded in 1924, is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges and universities with approximately 630 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
McNally Smith College of Music is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Higher Learning Commission
McNally Smith College of Music is a Candidate for Accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC).
United States Department of Education
McNally Smith College of Music is listed on the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs on the U.S Department of Education website. The presence of the institution confirms that the institution is accredited by a Secretary-recognized accrediting body. To find further information, highlight and double click the listing. Information regarding the institution appears as does confirmation of the institution’s institutional accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Hopefully, the preceding information will be helpful in understanding McNally Smith College of Music’s accreditation status.
Sincerely,

Cliff Wittstruck II,
Vice-President/Provost – McNally Smith College of Music
19 Exchange St. East
St. Paul, MN 55101
612-819-9740
Cliff.Wittstruck@mcnallysmith.edu
www.mcnallysmith.edu



