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Institutional Accreditation

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Statement of Accreditation 

91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø 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 ().

Accrediting Standards 

91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø maintains accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges by complying with the standards contained in the PRINCIPLES OF ACCREDITATION: FOUNDATIONS FOR QUALITY ENHANCEMENT and with the policies and procedures of the Commission on Colleges. The Commission on Colleges applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, private not-for-profit).

Accreditation Liaison

Dr. Kellei Bishop Samuels
Chief of Staff and SACSCOC Liaison
Office of the President
Kresge Center
Tuskegee, AL  36088
Phone: 334-724-4777
 

Year of Initial Accreditation: 1933
Year of Most Recent Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2008
Year of Next Reaffirmation Decision: 2028 []

Specialized Program Accreditations

Specialized Accreditations

In addition to 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's institutional accreditation, many of our degree programs in specialized fields also have their own accrediting bodies. Such specialized accreditation is under the purview of the respective academic programs. Degree programs that currently have specialized accreditations are listed below.

  • The Aerospace Science Engineering B.S. Program is accredited by the , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

  • The Bachelor of Architecture Degree Program is accredited by the . Established in 1940, NAAB is the oldest accrediting agency for architectural education in the United States. The NAAB accredits professional degrees in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation.

  • The Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science (CBIS) is accredited by the .

  • The Chemistry B.S. Degree is approved by the . We are the only HBCU and one of nine universities in Alabama that the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society has given the right to grant ACS approved degrees.

  • The Chemical Engineering B.S. Program is accredited by the , under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and similarly named engineering programs.

  • The Computer Science B.S. Degree Program is accredited by .

  • The Construction Science Undergraduate Degree Program is fully accredited by the .

  • The Didactic Program in Dietetics is accredited by the , 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext 5400.

  • The Electrical Engineering B.S. Program is accredited by the , and it is also responsible for accrediting Computer Engineering programs. 

  • The Electrical Engineering M.S. Program is accredited through the . 

  • The Food Science Program (Undergraduate) is approved by the , 525 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60607.

  • The Mechanical Engineering B.S. Program is accredited by the .

  • The Nursing Program is accredited by the .

  • The Nursing Program is also approved by the .

  • The entry-level Occupational Therapy M.S. Degree Program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the  of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • The 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Department of Social Work has been accredited by the  since 1974. The Council on Social Work Education is a nonprofit national association representing more than 2,500 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation(CHEA) as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country.

  • The Department of Social Work BSW Program at 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø is also a member of the . The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. (BPD) is a voluntary, individual membership association that since 1975 has represented the interests of undergraduate education and practice in social work. The association's approximately 800 members represent BSW program directors, baccalaureate faculty and field coordinators, as well as social work educators and practitioners who have an interest in BSW education and practice.

  • 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is currently in pre-candidacy for accreditation by the . Pre-candidacy for a master’s social work program by the BOA indicates that it submitted an application to be reviewed for candidacy and received approval of its Benchmark 1 from CSWE accreditation staff to move forward for a candidacy review within 1-year. A program that has attained pre-candidacy status has not yet been reviewed by the BOA nor verified to be compliant with the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
  • The 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø School of Education (SOE) offers five Teacher Education Programs which were reviewed and accredited by :
    • Elementary Education (K-6)
    • English Language Arts (6-12)
    • General Science (6-12)
    • Mathematics (6-12)
    • Physical Education (6-12)
  • The 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) has earned accreditation again from the . This recognition places TUCVM’s VTH among an elite group of approximately 15 percent of veterinary hospitals nationwide that have met the rigorous standards of excellence established by AAHA for quality care, patient safety, and hospital management.

    To achieve this distinction of veterinary excellence, hospitals must undergo comprehensive evaluations on nearly 50 mandatory standards that cover all aspects of veterinary practice—from patient care and pain management to staff training, medical record keeping, and facility safety. By earning this accreditation, TUCVM’s VTH demonstrates its continued dedication not only to excellence in patient care but also to providing veterinary students with the highest quality clinical training environment.

  • The accrediting agency for Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in the United States and Canada is the . During its March 26-29, 2022, meeting, the AVMA-COE placed the College of Veterinary Medicine at 91ÖÆÆ·³§ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø (TUCVM) on probationary status until reported deficiencies are removed. Although the College remains accredited, it has taken immediate and urgent steps to remove deficiencies for non-compliance with major deficiencies in finances, clinical resources, and outcomes assessment. It is important to note that the status of probationary accreditation has no adverse impact on the quality of the educational programs for our students. The COE requires that all accredited Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine publish their average pass rate for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The 2025 pass rate was 72%. Many factors affected our student performance and there are substantial plans in place for improving the NAVLE scores for 2026.