McCormick Theological Seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
McCormick Theological Seminary is a member of the Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
The following degree programs are approved: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry.
Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
412-788-6505
www.ats.edu
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604
800-621-7440
www.hlcommission.org
McCormick operates in compliance with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Register an institutional complaint with the Illinois Board of Higher Education here.
McCormick Theological Seminary is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on September 28 - October 1, 2026. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the school meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation. Comments regarding how well the school meets those standards and/or generally demonstrates educational quality may be sent to accrediting@ats.edu at least two weeks before the visit. Comments may also be sent in writing to the Office of Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@mccormick.edu. All comments will be shared with the onsite evaluation committee.