Sam Houston State University (SHSU) accurately represents its accreditation status and publishes the name, address, and telephone number of SACSCOC in accordance with SACSCOC’s requirements and federal policy. SHSU has no branch campuses.
SHSU publishes its accreditation status as follows:
Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Sam Houston State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Sam Houston 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).
This information appears in the undergraduate and graduate and professional catalogs [1] [2], on the University/Program Accreditations webpage [3], and on the SHSU Online website [4].
| Documentation Reference | Document Title |
|---|---|
| [1] | Accreditation Statement, Undergraduate Catalog, 2024-2025 |
| [2] | Accreditation Statement, Graduate and Professional Catalog, 2024-2025 |
| [3] | Accreditation Statement, University/Program Accreditation Webpage |
| [4] | Accreditation Statement, SHSU Online |