2019 SACSCOC Reaffirmation

Compliance Narratives


3.1.c - Continuous Operation


An institution seeking to gain or maintain accredited status is in operation and has students enrolled in degree programs. (Continuous operation) [CR]

Judgment of Compliance

Compliant

Narrative


Sam Houston State University (SHSU) holds SACSCOC accreditation and has been in continuous operation since 1879. The 2018-2019 academic year marks the 139th year of continuous operation for the University. University enrollment for the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters semester were 20,938 [1] and 20,393 [2] students, respectively. SHSU currently offers 91 baccalaureate, 72 master’s, and 10 doctoral degree programs [3].


Supporting Documentation

Documentation Reference Document Title
[1] Fall 2017 Student Enrollment Totals
[2] Spring 2018 Student Enrollment Totals
[3] THECB Degree Inventory for SHSU