Accreditations
Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Middle Georgia State University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Middle Georgia State University 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 Master of Science in Nursing program at Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program at MGA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
ACOTE c/o AOTA: (301) 652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org
Complaints
Students are encouraged to initially seek an informal resolution directly with the faculty or individual(s) involved when possible. When an informal resolution is not possible, students should follow MGA Complaints Policy and Procedures found on the Student Affairs website. The MGA Grievances/Complaint Policy can also be found in the Student Handbook.
Appeals
If a complaint is not resolved at the institutional level the fully online (out of state) student may choose to elevate their appeal to the GA-SARA office following their guidelines found on their Student Complaint webpage.
GA Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Suite #220
Tucker, GA 30084
770-414-3300
Further considerations and resolutions, if necessary, can be made to our accrediting body, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Guidelines to their Complaint Policy can be found on their webpage.
SACSCOC
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033
404-679-4500