Institutional Accreditation

Standards of Accreditation

Angelo State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Angelo State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Angelo State 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

The SACSCOC website provides an overview of guidelines and resources.
Within the website, the Principles of Accreditation outline the standards by which members are reviewed in accordance with the SACSCOC mission.

Reaffirmation

SACSCOC requires that each member institution reaffirm its accreditation every 10 years. ASU completed its decennial review in 2022–23.

ASU submitted its compliance certification, jointly authored by a committee of faculty and administrators, for off-site review in September 2022.

ASU submitted its Quality Enhancement Plan in February 2023. ASU’s Quality Enhancement Plan.

The SACSCOC On-site Review Committee visited ASU’s campus March 6–9, 2023.

Angelo State University earned reaffirmation with no recommendations for improvement for its accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following the December 2023 annual meeting of the accrediting body’s board of trustees. View the entire press release.

Confirmation of Accreditation Letter

Accreditation Liaison

Brandy Hawkins
Executive Director of Accountability
brandy.hawkins@angelo.edu