Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards concerning degree programs, faculty, administration, student support, and services. Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Schools participate in the accreditation process to gain third-party recognition that verifies the institution meets certain standards of academic and administrative quality and is committed to continual improvement.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty 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.

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

SACSCOC accredits degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, which make up one of six geographic regions for accreditation in the United States.

As an accredited institution, Liberty University is eligible to participate in federal education programs such as tuition assistance, government tuition reimbursement programs, the GI Bill®, and corporate tuition assistance. Credits and degrees earned through Liberty are therefore recognized by private industries and by the federal government for promotion, assignment, and position qualification standards.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Programmatic Accreditation

In addition to our institutional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional agencies. Programmatic accreditation ensures an academic program meets rigorous educational quality standards and indicates high instructional quality based on industry-specific standards.