The University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The University of South Carolina Aiken also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of South Carolina Aikenmay 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).

In addition to this regional accreditation, several programs are accredited by their respective professional bodies.

• The Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750 Tampa, Florida 33602


• The teacher education programs at the University of South Carolina Aiken are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036.


• The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202)887-6791.


• The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190-5248.


• The Master of Science degree in Applied Clinical Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), PO Box 721173, Norman, OK 73070.


• The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Process Engineering at the University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 415 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland 21201.