Northern Seminary is a graduate school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS). Northern's central purpose is the graduate, professional and academic, evangelical theological education of men and women for Christian ministries, related to the American Baptist Churches of the USA. Northern offers equal opportunity for students, administrative staff and faculty concerning matriculation, employment, or service without regard to matters of sex, race, ethnic heritage, nationality or economic position.

Northern Seminary is approved for attendance of non-immigrant students under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Degree programs at the seminary are approved by the state approving agency for attendance of veterans eligible for VA Educational Benefits under the provisions of the Veterans Administration.

The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103. Phone: (412)788-6505. ATS is the national accrediting agency for theological schools in the United States and Canada.

The seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. Phone: (800)621-7440.