The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Bethune-Cookman University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Bethune-Cookman University may be directed in writing to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Welcome

Welcome to Bethune-Cookman University's (B-CU) 2022 SACSCOC Reaffirmation website. Reaffirmation of accreditation is an essential multiyear process that involves each unit of the University to review itself and its processes against the SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation: Foundation for Quality Enhancement with ethical integrity and showcase our commitment to our core mission of instruction, research and service. It is our institutional report card as well as our opportunity to discover how we can improve through honest assessment of our programs, services and processes. This systematic self-study and review, required by SACSCOC, ensures that B-CU continues to enhance its educational quality. 

It is important for the entire campus to approach the reaffirmation process as a high priority. Our success depends on the collective dedication to this important endeavor in time, effort, and resources.  I thank those involved in both large and small ways, and I look forward to working together as we move forward to ensure that B-CU will continue to be an outstanding university.

Narendra H. Patel Ed.D.

Senior Advisor to the President for Accreditation, Quality Control, Compliance and Institutional Effectiveness/SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison

Purpose of this Website

The purpose of this website is to help B-CU faculty, staff, students, and administrators understand the requirements of accreditation so that we can respond effectively for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in 2022. In order to keep you abreast of our efforts, this website will be updated on a regular basis with important resources and information related to the SACSCOC reaffirmation process.

For questions or inquiries about the B-CU 2022 SACSCOC reaffirmation process, please contact:

Dr. Narendra H. Patel
386-481-2072
pateln@cookman.edu