Accreditation

Regional Accreditation
Oakwood University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Oakwood University.

The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance by Oakwood University with a requirement or standard.

Denominational Accreditation
Oakwood University is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association of the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Oakwood University offers programs accredited by:

• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
• Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
• Council on Social Work Education
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Oakwood University offers programs approved by the:

• Alabama Board of Nursing
• Alabama State Department of Education

Accreditation documents may be viewed in the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Equal Opportunity Commitment
Oakwood University is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified persons. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, marital status, or handicap in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial affairs, employment policies and programs, student life and services, or any other college-administered program.