UA Fort Smith is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The University is approved by

• United States Department of Education
• United States Department of Health and Human Services
• Arkansas State Approving Agency for veterans' training
• Nursing Programs at the University are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
• Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Paramedic program is approved by the Arkansas Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Legal Assistance/Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association
• Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)