SACS Accreditation

Columbus State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, telephone 404-679-4500, to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and educational specialist degrees, as well as a doctoral degree. Contact information for the Commission on Colleges is provided specifically so that interested parties may learn more about the accreditation status of the institution, file a third party complaint at the time of the institution's ten-year review, or file a complaint for alleged non-compliance with Commission standards or requirements. Inquiries related to topics such as admission policies, financial aid opportunities, program information, etc. should be referred directly to Columbus State University at 706-507-8800, 1-866-264-2035, or www.ColumbusState.edu

Source: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (2010). The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement. Retrieved September 4, 2010 from http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/2010principlesofacreditation.pdf.

SACS COC Policy on Substantive Change

CSU Substantive Change Policy