Accreditation

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges    (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialists, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Northern Kentucky 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).

Northern Kentucky University is a Level V institution.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Northern Kentucky University’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. The Commission should not be contacted in regard to general admission information or issues involving application of academic regulations. For more information on the SACSCOC, refer to the Commission’s Web site: https://www.sacscoc.org.

This site serves as the campus focal point for sharing all the pertinent information involving the reaffirmation process and all important documents: the Compliance Certification report and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
 
Northern Kentucky University was initially accredited in 1973 and was last reviewed in 2019 and reaffirmed in 2020.  The reaffirmation review covered the main campus and all extended sites.  Northern Kentucky University's accreditation extends to all programs offered on Northern Kentucky University's main campus as well as those offered at all extended program sites wherever located.    

• Link to the 2020 SACSCOC Accreditation Confirmation Letter.    

For questions about accreditation at Northern Kentucky University contact:

Abdou Ndoye
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and SACSCOC Liaison
Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Office:  UC 415
Email:  ndoyea2@nku.edu
Phone:  859-572-5379