The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary is accredited by:

The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103
Phone: 412-788-6505

and

The Higher Learning Commission/ North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 240
Chicago , IL 60602
Phone: 312-263-0456

The seminary is a member of the Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A. ) and is approved by the University Senate of the UMC Division of Higher Education and Ministry. It is a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. The M.Div. degree from UDTS is accepted as a preparation for ordination by most denominations.