Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges :: Appalachian State University

Welcome to the SACS Website

Welcome! This website is designed to keep the Appalachian State University community abreast of the Reaffirmation of Accreditation process for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Appalachian State University was first awarded accreditation by SACS in 1942. Since our last re-affirmation of accreditation in 2003, much has changed both within our university and among the standards required by SACSCOC. The idea behind these pages is to help faculty, staff, students, and administrators understand the requirements of accreditation so we can respond effectively.

News & Updates

Getting the Word Out

Friday, November 5, 2010 - 4pm

One big problem I see on campus is that everybody hasn’t heard the same message about assessment. Between trying to learn TracDat, figuring out the General Education assessment plan,...

Excitement about re-accreditation?

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 2pm

Is it possible to get excited about re-accreditation? Perhaps. The new accreditation standards are a positive change in that they encourage us to reflect upon the connections between our daily...

Appalachian State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, intermediate, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the university. Contact information for the Commission on Colleges is provided to allow interested constituents to: (1) learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, and educational support services, should be addressed directly to Appalachian State University and not to the Commission’s office.