Accreditation - South Georgia State College

Accreditation Statement

South Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Georgia State College 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).

Normal inquiries about South Georgia State College (SGSC), such as admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs, should be addressed directly to SGSC, not the SACSCOC office.

SACSCOC is the regional accrediting body for colleges and universities in 11 Southern states and Latin America for higher education institutions. It is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that the institution.

Has a mission appropriate to higher education,
Possesses resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission,
Maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and
Demonstrates success in achieving its stated objectives

SACSCOC accreditation allows SGSC to maintain eligibility for state and federal funds, including student financial aid through the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is important for the acceptance and transfer of college credits. A degree from an accredited undergraduate institution is a standard prerequisite for admission to most graduate programs.

Accreditation History

South Georgia College, Douglas, Georgia (accredited by SACSCOC in 1934), merged with Waycross College, Waycross, Georgia (accredited by SACSCOC in 1978), to form South Georgia State College in 2012. SACSCOC's reaffirmation of accreditation was granted in 2016.

Additional Accreditations

School of Nursing

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs are approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The contact information is listed below.

Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Telephone: (844)753-7825
Website: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/45

The associate nursing program at South Georgia State College at the Waycross Campus located in Waycross, Georgia, and the associate and baccalaureate (RN-BSN) nursing programs at South Georgia State College at the Douglas Campus located in Douglas, Georgia, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate and baccalaureate (RN-BSN) nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Contact information is below:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone: (404) 975-5000
Website: https://www.acenursing.org/