Virginia Tech SACSCOC Reaffirmation of 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 University (Virginia Tech) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. 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."
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:
1. Integrity
2. Mission
3. Basic Eligibility (to award degrees)
4. Governing Board
5. Administration and Organization
6. Faculty
7. Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
8. Student Achievement
9. Educational Program Structure and Content
10. Educational Policies, Procedures, and Practices
11. Library and Learning/Information Resources
12. Academic and Student Support Services
13. Financial and Physical Resources
14. Transparency and Institutional Representation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. 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.
Resources for the university in achieving and maintaining compliance with SACSCOC principles
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- SACSCOC 2018 Principles of Accreditation (PDF)
- 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 upcoming Reaffirmation of Accreditation
- September 8, 2020 Compliance certificate is due to SACSCOC
- November 3–6, 2020 Off-site review
- February 1, 2021 Required focused reports and Quality Enhancement Plan are due to SACSCOC
- March 15–18, 2021 On-site review