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Anderson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Anderson University also may offer credentials such as certifications and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Anderson University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Policy on Substantive Change Reporting: Anderson University is committed to fulfilling all institutional obligations of its membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Among these obligations is the notification requirement associated with any significant change in the University’s academic programs or mission. Anderson University has vested the responsibility for notification with the Office of the Provost. The University will provide the Commission with the requisite communication; e.g. letter of notification, prospectus, etc. in accordance with published deadlines for prior notification and/or approval.
Anderson University’s programs hold specialized accreditation from the following agencies:
- The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
All documents related to Anderson University’s accreditation are available for viewing in the Office of the President.
Anderson University also maintains affiliations with the following:
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
- The Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
- South Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities
- South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
- South Carolina College Personnel Association
- North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
- National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
- Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
