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Our Accreditation

Accreditation by SACSCOC is a statement of the institution's continuing commitment to quality and integrity as well as its capacity to provide effective programs and services based on agreed-upon accreditation standards.

Grayson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Grayson College 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.

Every 10 years, institutions of higher education, including Grayson College, reaffirm their accreditation in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states. Grayson College was successfully Reaffirmed in 2022; the SACSCOC Fifth Year Interim Report will be due in Fall 2027.

Program Accreditation

SACSCOC requires accurate representation of accreditation status to recognized agencies, and Grayson College has numerous programs accredited by various entities, providing evidence of the College’s high educational standards. Many programs are proudly accredited by members of various examining bodies, including boards, agencies, and commissions, that attest to the credibility of Grayson College’s educational offerings.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
    • The Associate of Art in Nursing and the BSN in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. For more information, please contact Dr. Jamie Coley, RN.
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
    • The Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting and the Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation. For more information, please contact Tonya Hance.
  • The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    • The Associate of Applies Medical Laboratory Technology is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. For more information, please contact Aimee Flynn.
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs - The Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for EMS Professions
    • The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, the Associate of Applied Science in Paramedicine, and the EMT to Paramedic Level 2 Certificate of Completion are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, The Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for EMS Professions. For more information, please contact Carol Lavender (Surgical Technology) or Emily Johnson (EMT and EMS).
  • American Culinary Federation
    • The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, the Certificate in Culinary Arts, and the Basic Culinary Arts Chef Training Certificate are accredited by the American Culinary Federation. For more information, please contact Joanna Bryant, CCC, CCE.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • The Associate of Applied Science in Child Development is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For more information, please contact [unknown].