In 2027, Valdosta State University will submit its Fifth-Year Interim Report for the , the recognized institutional accrediting body in eleven southern U.S. states (Alabama, Florida, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America. It offers accreditation to institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master, and/or doctoral degrees.

According to the U.S. , “The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.” Accreditation encourages public confidence in higher education; it is pivotal in keeping institutions up to date in matters of institutional effectiveness and best practices. It also allows colleges and universities to be certain that accredited institutions have complied with a common set of requirements and standards. In short, accreditation from SACSCOC means that Â鶹´«Ã½ students are eligible for federal financial aid; their course credits can be accepted for transfer at other institutions; and the degrees Â鶹´«Ã½ awarded are recognized as valid.

Interim Report

Every five years, Â鶹´«Ã½ prepares an interim report which includes the impact report of our Quality Enhancement Plan. SACSCOC information, forms, and timelines are available at   The Fifth-Year report consists of the following sections:

  • Signatures Attesting to Integrity

  • Institutional Summary Form Prepared for Commission Reviews

  • Fifth-Year Compliance Certification

  • Fifth-Year Follow-Up

  • Impact Report of the Quality Enhancement Plan

Abbreviated Timeline

Description of Activity

Date

Institutions receive Notification Letter from the SACSCOC President

April 27, 2026

Due date for Fifth-Year Interim Report

March 15, 2027

Review by the Committee on Fifth-Year Interim Reports

June 2027

(See the full Reaffirmation Timeline)

(See roster of Committee Members)