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About SACSCOC
Your degree is only as good as the institution behind it. We make sure it stands up.
SACSCOC
sets the standard for higher education quality around the United States and the world, so that students, employers, and communities can trust what a degree means.
We accredit more than 780 colleges and universities committed to student success, academic quality, and continuous improvement.
Through a peer-driven process grounded in evidence and integrity, SACSCOC helps institutions strengthen outcomes, build trust, and serve students effectively.
Students First, Always.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
SACSCOC President Dr. Stephen L. Pruitt addresses the accreditor's membership at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
SACSCOC at a Glance
780+ Accredited Institutions
Serving Students Across the U.S. and the World
Students First, Always
View Member Institutions
Learn About Accreditation
Pruitt's Law or Lore
Clearing up the most persistent myths in accreditation.
Learn More
SACSCOC News
Insights, data, and stories from across SACSCOC institutions.
SACSCOC News
The Torch Report
Accreditation
To gain or maintain accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), an institution must comply with the standards contained in the
Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement
and with the policies and procedures of the Commission. SACSCOC applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, or private not-for-profit).
For more information about Accreditation, please follow the links below:
Accreditation Standards
Institution Resources
Evaluator Resources
Reaffirmation Process
Application Process
Substantive Changes
Summer Institute 2026
SACSCOC Summer Institute 2026
July 19-22 | Atlanta, Georgia
Learn More
SACSCOC News
SACSCOC news, updates, and highlights.
Learn More
Resource Manual for 2024 Principles of Accreditation
The Resource Manual for the 2024 Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement is now available on our website.
Learn More
SACSCOC Testimonials
SACSCOC staff, leaders, and annual meeting participants reflect on the value of accreditation in higher education and the importance of continuous improvement.
Learn More
Careers
Explore careers at SACSCOC.
Learn More
2024 Annual Report and Proceedings
To view the 2024 Annual Report please click
here
.
Learn More
Belle S. Wheelan Opportunity Scholarship
The SACSCOC Board of Trustees established the Belle S. Wheelan Opportunity Scholarship.
Learn More
Holding Educational Institutions to High Standards
To gain or maintain accreditation with the SACSCOC, an institution must comply with the standards contained in the
Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement
Learn More
100 Day Plan
Dr. Pruitt announces 100 day package with webinars. Click
here
for more information.
Learn More
About SACSCOC
Your degree is only as good as the institution behind it. We make sure it stands up.
SACSCOC
sets the standard for higher education quality around the United States and the world, so that students, employers, and communities can trust what a degree means.
We accredit more than 780 colleges and universities committed to student success, academic quality, and continuous improvement.
Through a peer-driven process grounded in evidence and integrity, SACSCOC helps institutions strengthen outcomes, build trust, and serve students effectively.
Students First, Always.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
SACSCOC President Dr. Stephen L. Pruitt addresses the accreditor's membership at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
SACSCOC at a Glance
780+ Accredited Institutions
Serving Students Across the U.S. and the World
Students First, Always
View Member Institutions
Learn About Accreditation
Pruitt's Law or Lore
Clearing up the most persistent myths in accreditation.
Learn More
SACSCOC News
Insights, data, and stories from across SACSCOC institutions.
SACSCOC News
The Torch Report
Accreditation
To gain or maintain accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), an institution must comply with the standards contained in the
Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement
and with the policies and procedures of the Commission. SACSCOC applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, or private not-for-profit).
For more information about Accreditation, please follow the links below:
Accreditation Standards
Institution Resources
Evaluator Resources
Reaffirmation Process
Application Process
Substantive Changes
Summer Institute 2026
SACSCOC Summer Institute 2026
July 19-22 | Atlanta, Georgia
Learn More
SACSCOC News
SACSCOC news, updates, and highlights.
Learn More
Resource Manual for 2024 Principles of Accreditation
The Resource Manual for the 2024 Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement is now available on our website.
Learn More
SACSCOC Testimonials
SACSCOC staff, leaders, and annual meeting participants reflect on the value of accreditation in higher education and the importance of continuous improvement.
Learn More
Careers
Explore careers at SACSCOC.
Learn More
2024 Annual Report and Proceedings
To view the 2024 Annual Report please click
here
.
Learn More
Belle S. Wheelan Opportunity Scholarship
The SACSCOC Board of Trustees established the Belle S. Wheelan Opportunity Scholarship.
Learn More
Holding Educational Institutions to High Standards
To gain or maintain accreditation with the SACSCOC, an institution must comply with the standards contained in the
Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement
Learn More
100 Day Plan
Dr. Pruitt announces 100 day package with webinars. Click
here
for more information.
Learn More