Accreditations

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

In addition, the university is a member of

• the American Council on Education, and
• the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities 

The colleges and programs may hold memberships or accreditations by additional agencies. For information on the agencies and associations by which the colleges are accredited, refer to the UH SACSCOC Accreditation page.