Institution Accreditation

Auburn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Bachelor's, Master's, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Auburn 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.

The purpose of publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Auburn University, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Auburn University’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Auburn University for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement of the Commission on Colleges.

Normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed directly to Auburn University.

Off-Campus Instructional Sites (OCIS)^*

^*An Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) is a location geographically apart from an institution’s sole main campus and where instruction is delivered. An OCIS at which 25-49% of a program’s instruction is delivered requires notification prior to implementation. An OCIS at which 50% or more of a program’s instruction is delivered requires SACSCOC approval prior to implementation.

Specialized Accreditation

Certain Auburn University degree programs also have disciplinary accreditors. The following list includes those Auburn programs and their Accrediting Agencies.