Is NSU accredited?Yes! Norfolk State University remains accredited by SACSCOC while on Probation.
What does being placed on probation mean?An institution is placed on Probation for not making satisfactory progress toward compliance with the principles of accreditation or correcting deficiencies cited by SACSCOC.
What is SACSCOC?The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states, including the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SACSCOC (the “Commission”) is a private, nonprofit voluntary organization that is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
How long will NSU be on probation?The University was placed on probation for 12 months. It is anticipated that the SACSCOC will review NSU’s accreditation status at its December 2015 Annual Meeting.
Why do educational institutions need accreditation?According to the 2012 SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation, accreditation “signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified objectives for the degrees it offers, and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives.
How will NSU’s probation impact my Fall or Spring Graduation?The value of your NSU degree will not be diminished and is just as valid as it was before the sanction of probation. You will still graduate from an accredited institution with a legacy of producing high performing graduates. The SACSCOC sanction did not arise from concerns about the quality of NSU’s academic programs.
Does NSU’s probation status impact my financial aid?No. The University remains accredited by the SACSCOC and is therefore, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to offer and award federal financial aid to eligible students.
What actions can NSU take to have its probation status lifted?The NSU Board of Visitors and administration are fully committed and prepared to implement all of the necessary corrective actions to satisfactorily address the cited compliance areas of concern.
What can I do to help NSU?Share with your friends, parents, family, and contacts that:
* NSU remains an accredited institution of higher education
* NSU is a great place to learn, live, and work
* Accurate information about what probation really means is on the NSU website (
www.nsu.edu)
* NSU is committed to removing the probation sanction
