Accreditations and Memberships

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Interested parties may use the contact information below (1) to learn more about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be directed to the appropriate institution office and not to the Commission’s office.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone (404) 679-4501
Fax (404) 679-4558

The University has also earned accreditation from additional organizations. A complete listing can be found on the Planning, Evaluation and Institutional Research site.

Membership

The University is a charter member of the Southern University Conference. Additionally, memberships include the following:

• American Council on Education
• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities
• Association for Continuing Higher Education
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education
• Association of American Universities
• Council for Adult & Experiential Learning
• Council of Graduate Schools in the United States
• National University
• Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
• Online Learning Consortium
• Tennessee College Association
• Oak Ridge Associated Universities
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• National Athletic Trainers Association