Virginia Tech SACSCOC Accreditation
Virginia Tech's Ongoing Efforts Related to Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Institution (Virginia Tech) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Virginia Tech also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Tech 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)."
The oversight of Virginia Tech’s ongoing activities related to accreditation is spread throughout the university. The fourteen areas in which the university must demonstrate compliance with SACSCOC principles are:
- Integrity
- Mission
- Basic Eligibility (to award degrees)
- Governing Board
- Administration and Organization
- Faculty
- Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
- Student Achievement
- Educational Program Structure and Content
- Educational Policies, Procedures, and Practices
- Library and Learning/Information Resources
- Academic and Student Support Services
- Financial and Physical Resources
- Transparency and Institutional Representation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Institution (Virginia Tech) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Virginia Tech also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Tech 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).
Resources for the university in achieving and maintaining compliance with SACSCOC principles
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges website
- SACSCOC 2018 Principles of Accreditation Resource Manual (PDF)
- SACSCOC Policy Library
- SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy (PDF)
- SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines(PDF)
- Virginia Tech Policy 6500 Academic Programs: Creation, Discontinuance and Delivery Site (PDF)
- Strategic Analysis: provides information that supports and strengthens administrative planning and decision making including faculty data, student data, admissions data, degree awards, retention and graduation data
- Institutional Effectiveness: assistance with academic program assessment, administrative unit assessment, pathways/general education assessment, academic program review
Timeline for Future Accreditation Actions:
- March 2027 Fifth-Year Interim Report is due; this includes the QEP Impact Report
- September 2031 Next Ten-Year Compliance Certificate is due Verification visits to off-campus instructional sites