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SACSCOC Accreditation

Georgia Southwestern State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and educational specialist degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Georgia Southwestern State University may be directed in writing o 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).

Georgia Southwestern was reaffirmed by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees at its December 2014 meeting. GSW's current accreditation extends through 2024.

Resources

Approved Academic Programs with CIP Codes

NC-SARA Approval

Student Achievement

State Incorporation

Georgia Southwestern State University is a senior unit of the University System of Georgia. The University was founded in 1906 as the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School. In 1926, it was granted a charter authorizing the school to offer two years of college work and to change the name to Third District Agricultural and Normal College. The name was changed to Georgia Southwestern College in 1932, at which time it was placed under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In 1964, the College became a senior unit of the University System, conferring its first baccalaureate degrees in June of 1968. Graduate work was added to the curriculum in June of 1973. In July 1996, the Board of Regents authorized state university status, and the institution became Georgia Southwestern State University.

Contact

Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

800 GSW State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709

Bryan P. Davis, PhD, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
229-928-1361
bryan.davis@gsw.edu


SACSCOC Accredited Institution

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Other Accreditations

College of Education

The College of Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036; Phone: 202-223-0077) and all initial teacher education programs are recognized and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Associate of Science in Nursing Degree has received initial approval from the Georgia Board of Nursing (237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858; Phone: 478-207-1300 or 1640). ACEN initial accreditation visit will take place Feb 20-22, 2024.
Initial Approval from Georgia Board of Nursing

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: 202-887-6791 - and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217-3858; Phone: 478-207-1300 or 1640).
Most Recent CCNE Approval

The Master of Science Degree in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: 202-887-6791.
Most Recent CCNE Approval

College of Business and Computing

The College of Business and Computing's BBA and MBA programs are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world's business schools. AASCB; 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd.; Suite 750; Tampa, Florida 33602; phone: +1 813 769 6500; https://www.aacsb.edu/. 

The College of Business and Computing's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). ABET; 415 North Charles Street; Baltimore, MD 21201; phone: 1.410.347.7700; https://www.abet.org/. 

State Authorization of Distance Education Programs

Georgia Southwestern State University is authorized to deliver fully online educational programs in Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, English, Long Term Care Management, and Nursing by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).