Accreditation and State Authorization
Accreditation and State Authorization
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is Accredited with Exceptional Outcome by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the US Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. The degree is conferred by the Board of Trustees of the College on those candidates successfully completing the course of study and recommended by the College’s faculty.
The address and phone number of the COCA are:
Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
American Osteopathic Association
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8124
Fax: 312-202-8209
Complaints regarding COCA Accreditation Standards can be registered through the following link: https://burrell.edu/about-bcom/accreditation/accreditation-complaint/
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine has obtained Candidacy Status by the Higher Learning Commission (https://hlcommission.org/), a historically regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The College will engage in a biennial evaluation October 14-15, 2024. The College requested and has been granted an evaluation for early initial accreditation by HLC during this review.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
Phone: 800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462
Email: info@hlcommission.org
Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED). The Private Postsecondary Division of the NMHED is responsible for the oversight and authorization of private postsecondary institutions operating in New Mexico. NMHED’s process for authorizing private postsecondary institutions can be found on the NMHED website: https://hed.nm.gov/
Students wishing to file a grievance with the College may do so by contacting the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The Grievance Policy and associated procedures may be found at:
https://burrell.edu/policy-b2040/
If the complainant is not satisfied, the complaint can be registered through the contact information below:
New Mexico Higher Education Department
Private Post Secondary Schools Division
2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 476-8400
https://hed.nm.gov/students-parents/student-complaints
The College holds a Provisional License from the State of Florida’s Commission for Independent Education for the location in Melbourne (FL):
Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines St. Ste. 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684. Students and members of the College community have available to them a process whereby they may file a complaint directly with the Commission regarding the operations of the College. If the College is unable to reach a satisfactory resolution to the grievance, the campus complainant for the Melbourne (FL) campus may contact the Commission at:
325 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
1-888-224-6684
Students wishing to file a grievance with the College may do so by contacting the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The Grievance Policy and associated procedures may be found at: https://burrell.edu/policy-b2040/
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted a Certificate of Authority to Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine to conduct limited Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine clerkships.
This certificate does not constitute accreditation; the issuance of this certificate attests only that the institution has met the Board’s standards established for nonexempt institutions. Questions or complaints about this institution should be addressed to:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 12788
Austin, Texas 78711
512.427.6200
For students who participate in field experiences in Texas, after all of the College’s student complaint or grievance procedures have been exhausted, if the matter remains unresolved, a formal complaint may be filed with the THECB. Please visit THECB website for information regarding student complaint procedures. The rules governing student complaints can be found in the Texas Administrative Code.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that sets national standards for interstate offerings of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an NC-SARA approved institution and the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is the SARA Portal Entity for New Mexico. Distance Education students attending Burrell who desire to resolve a grievance should follow this established grievance policy and procedures. However, if an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file an NC-SARA complaint with NMHED. For more information, please visit NMHED’s website.
Pursuant to federal regulations, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is required to have professional license disclosures for prospective and current students. Please click to view state license requirements:
