SACSCOC
Statement for Accredited Institutions
Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Clemson 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Recent Report History
2023- Reaffirmation Focused Report
2022- Reaffirmation Compliance Certification
2020- Referral Report
2019- 5th-Year Review
Accreditation Liaison
Jeremy KingAssociate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
864-656-1410
jking2@clemson.edu
Clemson University Substantive Changes
Clemson University approved a substantive change policy in Fall 2022. Click here to access the list of Clemson University's substantive change approvals since 2010.
SACSCOC Accreditation Resources and Policies
- SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation (As of January 1, 2018)
- All SACSCOC Policies
- Advertising, Student Recruitment, and Representation of Accredited Status
- Agreements Involving Joint and Dual Academic Awards
- Complaint Procedures Against the Commission or Its Accredited Institutions
- Credit Hours
- Direct Assessment Competency Based Educational Programs
- Distance and Correspondence Education
- Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure
- Integrity and Accuracy in Institutional Representation
- Mission Statement of the Commission
- Substantive Change