The University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 Alabama at Birmingham also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Alabama at Birmingham 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).
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s SACSCOC accreditation reaffirmation was completed in 2015. The institution will be up for accreditation reaffirmation in 2025 and is currently preparing to ensure full documentation of its compliance with SACSCOC principles of accreditation.
Please direct routine inquiries regarding the institution, including admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs, directly to the institution rather than the SACSCOC office. For general inquiries about SACSCOC, please contact UAB's SACSCOC liaison, Dr. Katrina Mintz, at
About Accreditation
Accreditation is a peer-review process of accountability and quality assurance in higher education. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as having several important functions, including:
- Assessing the quality of academic programs at institutions of higher education
- Creating a culture of continuous improvement of academic quality at colleges and universities and stimulate a general raising of standards among educational institutions
- Involving faculty and staff comprehensively in institutional evaluation and planning
- Establishing criteria for professional certification and licensure and for upgrading courses offering such preparation
Program Accreditations
In addition to institutional accreditation by the SACSCOC, most of UAB degree programs have earned and maintain specialized programmatic accreditations.
A complete list of these programs, including information about the specific accrediting organizations, reaffirmation dates, and site visits, can be found in UAB Facts & Figures, beginning on page 18.
UAB Facts & Figures (pdf)