Accreditation
Ä¢¹½APP is accredited by the The Commission on Colleges and Universities to award associate degrees. Ä¢¹½APP also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Ä¢¹½APP may be directed in writing to the The Commission on Colleges and Universities at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for monitoring institutional compliance with criteria as set by the The Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Ä¢¹½APP (Ä¢¹½APP) was fully accredited by the The Commission on Colleges and Universities in 1970 and was reaffirmed in 1974, 1986, 1995, 2006, 2016, and 2026.
Ä¢¹½APP 2026 Reaffirmation Report (PDF)
Ä¢¹½APP 2026 Focused Report (PDF)
Other Accreditations
In addition to the SACSCOC accreditation, other agencies that currently accredit the institution and any of its programs are listed below:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) * – Associate Degree Nursing / Practical Nursing
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation (formerly National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) – Automotive Systems Technology – ATEP / Automotive Systems Technology – GM-ASEP
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Medical Assisting
- Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professionals (CoAEMSP) ** – Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services
- Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA) * – Dental Assisting / Dental Hygiene
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation – Aviation Systems Technology
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) – Medical Laboratory Technology
- National Security Agency’s Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) – Cybersecurity
- North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) – Associate Degree Nursing / Practical Nursing
- North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Standards Division (NCDOJ) – Basic Law Enforcement Training
- North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission (OSFM) – Fire and Rescue Levels
- North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS) – EMS Education Provider
* Programs accredited by U.S. Department of Education recognized agencies
** CoAEMSP Response to the Site Visit Findings Letter has been received and is scheduled for review at the May 2026 CoAEMSP Board of Directors meeting. A recommendation will be sent to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for review at their next scheduled meeting. The program will not receive a letter based on the CoAEMSP’s recommendation, however, the program will receive a letter from CAAHEP based on their decision following the CAAHEP meeting.