Statement of Accreditation

 

The following statement must be included on any internal or external university publication that references the University of South Carolina Columbia’s accreditation status:

The University of South Carolina Columbia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.  The regional Palmetto College campuses (Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union) are branch campuses of the University of South Carolina Columbia; the branch campuses’ accreditation is dependent on the continued accreditation of the University of South Carolina Columbia. Questions about the accreditation of the University of South Carolina Columbia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

 

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  Letter of  Accreditation

  The University's  next reaffirmation will take place in 2031.  View the most recent SACSCOC letter of reaffirmation of accreditation.

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  Distance Learning Approval

  On December 5, 2003, the University of South Carolina Columbia was approved to offer 50% or more of any approved program by distance learning. 

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  Faculty Credentials

  Information about documenting faculty credentials. Resources, forms, calendars and timelines.

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  Compliance Assist

  Use your network credentials to log into the SACSCOC working site.

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  Resource Site

  Want to learn more about the SACSCOC accreditation process? Guidelines, past submissions, SACSCOC standards, groups, and committees.

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  Document Directory

  Visit the document directory to view recently submitted SACSCOC documentation.