Institution Accreditation

Auburn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Bachelor's, Master's, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Auburn 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 by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

The purpose of publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Auburn University, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Auburn University’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Auburn University for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement of the Commission on Colleges. 

Normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed directly to Auburn University.

 

  

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Off-Campus Instructional Sites (OCIS) 

Site Address City State Zip
Mobile Instructional Site - Pharmacy USA Research Park 650 Clinic Drive, Rm 2100 Mobile AL 36688
Auburn University Rural Studio 8488 Alabama Highway 61 Newbern AL 36765
Staton Correctional Facility 2690 Marion Spillway Road Elmore AL 36025
Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women Alabama Department of Corrections 8966 US-231 Wetumpka AL 36092

 * An Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) is a location geographically apart from an institution’s sole main campus and where instruction is delivered. An OCIS at which 25-49% of a program’s instruction is delivered requires notification prior to implementation. An OCIS at which 50% or more of a program’s instruction is delivered requires SACSCOC approval prior to implementation.

Specialized Accreditation

Certain Auburn University degree programs also have disciplinary accreditors. The following list includes those Auburn programs and their Accrediting Agencies.

 
Biosystems Engineering - Interdept. ABET EAC - Engineering Accreditation Council
Food Science International Food Technologists

Architecture ABET EAC - Engineering Accreditation Council
Building Science International Food Technologists
Fine Arts, Graphic Design National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Industrial Design National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Landscape Architecture Landscape Architectural Accrediting Board
 

Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems Management, Management, Marketing, & Supply Chain Management Association to Advance Colleges & Schools of Business, International
School of Accountancy Association to Advance Colleges & Schools of Business, International
 

All Teacher Preparation Programs Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparedness (CAEP)
Community Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, & School Counseling Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Counseling Psychology American Psychological Association
Music Education National Association of Schools of Music
 

Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial & Systems, Materials, Mechanical, Software, & Wireless ABET EAC (Engineering Accreditation Council)
Computer Science ABET CAC (Computing Accreditation Commission)
 

Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Society of American Foresters
Biosystems Engineering (Forestry Engineering Option) - Interdept. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
 

Auburn University Early Learning Center, Birmingham Early Learning Center National Association for the Education of Young Children
Nutrition (Dietetics Option) Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Interior Design Council for Interior Design Accreditation,
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Hotel and Restaurant Management Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
Human Development & Family Studies (Marriage & Family Therapy Option - Master's Degree) American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education
 

Art and Art History National Association of Schools of Art & Design
Aviation Management/ Professional Flight Aviation Accreditation Board International
Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association
Community Planning Planning Accreditation Board
Health Administration Association of University Programs in Health Administration
Journalism/ Public Relations Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Music National Association of Schools of Music
Public Administration National Association of Schools of Public Affairs
Social Work Council on Social Work Education
Speech Language Pathology & Audiology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Academic Accreditation
Theatre National Association of Schools of Theatre
 

Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing Simulation Society for Simulation in Healthcare
 

Pharmacy Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
 

Veterinary Medicine American Veterinary Medical Association
 
Last reviewed: July 20, 2026