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Program Accreditation

Individual programs are accredited by various organizations.

Specialized Program Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

NC State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4500) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.  SACS accredits the university as a whole.

General information on the Accreditation Process
Accreditation Standards

SACS reaffirmed NC State's accreditation in 2004 for a period of ten years.

Official notification of accreditation from SACS
2004 Reaffirmation
Quality Enhancement Plan (LITRE:  Learning in a Technology-Rich Enviroment)

NC State submitted its Fifth Year Report in March 2010.

Report on QEP
Compliance Reports

Substantive Change

SACS requires that the University notify or seek approval of substantive changes prior to implementation.  Examples of substantive changes include new degree programs, new online offerings, off-campus sites, and joint or dual degree programs.  NC State's Substantive Change Review Team reviews all new programs and recommends to the chancellor an appropriate action to take in regard to SACS policies.

SACS information on substantive change
SACS policy on collaborative academic arrangements