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Accreditation and Authorization

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91´óÉñ Online

SACSCOC

91´óÉñ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. 91´óÉñ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. 91´óÉñ has been accredited since 1928; the  last reaffirmed the University’s accreditation in 2016. The next decennial reaffirmation of accreditation will take place in 2026. 

Questions about the accreditation of 91´óÉñ may be directed to this  or by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (). 

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NC-SARA (State Authorization)

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements () is a nonprofit organization that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs.  91´óÉñ is a participant under the Southern Regional Education Board () and is authorized to offer online courses and programs to any other SARA state members ().   

Out-of-State Students Interested in an Online Degree from 91´óÉñ

State and federal laws require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs in states other than their own. Below is a list of states in which 91´óÉñ is authorized to offer online degrees.  Individuals from states not listed below are unable to enroll in 91´óÉñ online programs.

AlabamaHawaiiMichiganNew YorkTennessee
AlaskaIdahoMinnesotaNorth CarolinaTexas
ArizonaIllinoisMississippiNorth DakotaU.S. Virgin Islands
ArkansasIndianaMissouriOhioUtah
ColoradoIowaMontana (does not include any programs from the Tech Schools)OklahomaVermont
ConnecticutKansasNebraskaOregonVirginia
DelawareKentuckyNevadaPennsylvaniaWashington
District of ColumbiaLouisianaNew HampshireRhode IslandWest Virginia
FloridaMaineNew JerseySouth CarolinaWisconsin
GeorgiaMarylandNew MexicoSouth DakotaWyoming

* Massachusetts is not part of the NCSARA program.

SARA Student Complaints

The following information will assist you in resolving any complaints or concerns you may have about your 91´óÉñ academic online program.