Student Health Service has received a three-year accreditation.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care last month informed Patricia Dirk, director of Student Health Service, after a site survey in June.

“The Student Health Service having received a three-year certificate of accreditation, which is the maximum awarded, reflects the high quality of care being provided to the students of NDSU,” said Barbara Lonbaken, dean for student wellness. 

A letter to NDSU states: “The dedication and effort necessary for an organization to be accredited is substantial, and the compliance with AAAHC standards implies a commitment to continual self-evaluation and continual improvement.”

Student Health Service provides a variety of services, including integrated health promotion, education for prevention of disease and clinical treatment for illness. Its mission is to support the academic success of a diverse student population in an atmosphere of health and wellness through education and services.

This is the third successful accreditation for Student Health Service since 2007. 

For more information on the Student Health Service, visit www.ndsu.edu/studenthealthservice. 

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.