The New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits Harvard University, focusing on undergraduate programs (Harvard College). The graduate and professional schools may also be accredited by different agencies in their respective fields. You might be able to find information about a particular school's accreditation through its Web site. A list of the Web sites for the graduate schools is available on the Academic Programs page. Though the story is much older than the term "urban legend," that is what the Harvard rumor is. Not only is Harvard University accredited, it has been accredited for over seven decades. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges first accredited Harvard in 1929. In addition, Harvard Divinity School has been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools since 1940.
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