Harding Provost Office Accreditation page
Harding University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (312-263-0456 or 800-621-7440). Harding also maintains specialized accreditation for its programs as appropriate to its educational purposes and has more than 50 degrees/majors offered by colleges, departments and programs that have specialized accreditation.
The most recent completion rates and licensure pass rates for selected programs are provided via a link to current online data whenever available.
College of Allied Health:
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Speech-Language Pathology
College of Arts and Sciences:
- Art, Architecture and Design - Interior Architecture and Design (scroll to "Retention, Graduation..." drop-down)
College of Business Administration
Harding School of Theology
Athletic graduation rates and success rates are available through the NCAA website.
College Navigator is a free consumer information tool that guides, leads and directs students, parents, high school counselors and other interested parties to information about higher education institutions. The primary data source for College Navigator is the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Harding University takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution. Most complaints or concerns of a specific nature should be initiated and resolved at the campus level through normal University processes whenever possible. An email address (consumerinfo@harding.edu) and a toll free number (844-678-2777) are available to help a student understand the process for filing a complaint. The university has an official complaint policy as well as a formal complaint form.
Complaints associated with the institution’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards may be directed to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) following their complaint process which is published at www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html.
Students enrolled in Harding postsecondary distance education (e.g., online courses, clinical placements, etc.) must follow Harding’s published student grievance process before contacting the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). Grievances regarding student grades or conduct violations are governed entirely by institutional policy and Arkansas law and will not be considered by ADHE. If a student must report an unresolved grievance, the student may complete the student complaint form at www.adhe.edu/students-parents/colleges-universites/student-grievance-form. Resolutions by ADHE are final. Students must submit a written grievance to ADHE using the form. The grievant also must provide written documentation from the college/university verifying that the institution’s appeal process has been followed.
Harding University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). For grievances by students enrolled at the Harding University Memphis campus that are not resolved at Harding, please contact Tennessee Higher Education Commission at 312 Rosa Parks Ave, 9th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243 or 615-741-3605. Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1520-01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary State Authorization.
Each year, on or near September 17th, an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution is presented in some form on campus. Contact: Jonathan Roberts, jroberts@harding.edu or 501-279-4257.
Harding Disability Services site
501-279-4019 or DisabilityServices@harding.edu
Harding University federal student cohort default rates can be found on the USDOE Federal Student Aid site. Choose "Search Database" on the site's left-hand navigation bar or push the green "GO" button in the middle of the page to search for Harding University.
Full list of Professional Licensure Disclosures
Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) Policy (pdf)
Conflict of Interest Policy (pdf)
Research Misconduct Policy (pdf)
Please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs at osp@harding.edu or 501-279-4024 for more information regarding Harding's research policies.
Searcy Campus Security Report (pdf)
Web-based Tips form
and number 501-305-8237
501-279-5000 or DPS@harding.edu
Appealing Your Federal Financial Aid Award: If you and/or your family have experienced a recent job loss or a significant reduction in income and you have already filed the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 501-279-4257 or email finaid@harding.edu.
The Office of Financial Aid can simulate such situations to determine if filing a special circumstance to adjust your FAFSA data would result in a change to your financial aid awards.
Undergraduate Net Price Calculator
Federal Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
Student Loan Code of Conduct (pdf)
Study Abroad Programs: Harding's study abroad programs consist of courses for which the University awards the academic credit. The courses are taken at university-managed sites in foreign countries. Enrollment in a Harding study abroad program is considered concurrent enrollment at the University making the programs eligible for Title IV financial assistance.
501-279-4257 or finaid@harding.edu
Students may order textbooks from the Harding campus bookstore by logging into their HU Pipeline account to access the HU textbook site.
Harding Office of the Registrar Transfer
501-279-4403 or registrar@harding.edu
