Accreditation
SACSCOC Mission
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The Commission's mission is the enhancement of educational quality throughout the region and the improvement of the effectiveness of institutions by ensuring that they meet standards established by the higher education community that address the needs of society and students. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Latin America, and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degrees. The Commission also accepts applications from other international institutions of higher education.
Accreditation by SACS Commission on Colleges signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives. From the Principles of Accreditation.
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Elizabeth City State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, professional and master’s degrees. Elizabeth City State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of (name of member institution) 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).
Elizabeth City State University was reaffirmed by SACSCOC for the next ten years. The decision was made at the December 2021 Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The Southern Association of Colleges Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, that it has removed Elizabeth City State University from its public warning status.
The notification came after the SACS COC board of trustees met on Tuesday. The board voted to lift ECSU from warning status, citing that the university fulfilled its commitment to University of North Carolina General Administration to correct issues of concern found in an internal audit last year, concerns which focused on admissions and financial aid policies and regulations.
Reaffirmation Process Timeline
Task |
Timeframe |
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Reaffirmation |
2021 |
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5th Year Interim Report |
March 1, 2027 |
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Next Reaffirmation |
2031 |
Substantive Change
Elizabeth City State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, professional and master’s degrees. Elizabeth City State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of (name of member institution) 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).
