Accreditation
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 may offer 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).
Middle Georgia State University also has the following specialized accreditations.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Program in the School of Computing is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org. (415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 [410] 347-7700).
The Associate and Bachelor of Science programs in Nursing in the School of Health and Natural Sciences are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, [404] 975-5000) and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Ga. 31217-3858 [844] 753-7825). http://www.acenursing.com/.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’S telephone number, C/O AOTA, is (301) 652-6611 and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Entry Level Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN [817] 283-2835). Its web address is https://coarc.com/.
The Teacher Education Program is accredited through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) (200 Piedmont Avenue, SW, Suite 1712, West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334-9032 [404] 232-2500). Direct inquiries about programs, services, or admissions to Middle Georgia State University at (478) 471-2700. Its web address is https://www.gapsc.com/.
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