Accreditation

Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College 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).

Accreditation by SACSCOC

SACSCOC is the regional accrediting body for colleges and universities in the Southern states and Latin America for higher education institutions. Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that Greenville Technical College…

  • Has a mission appropriate to higher education
  • Possesses resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission
  • Maintains specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and
  • Demonstrates success in achieving its stated objectives

SACSCOC accreditation allows Greenville Technical College to maintain eligibility for state and federal funds, including student financial aid through the U. S. Department of Education. Additionally, accreditation is essential for the acceptance and transfer of college credits.

Accreditation at Greenville Technical College

Greenville Technical College was first accredited by SACSCOC in 1968. GTC received decennial accreditation from SACSCOC in 2013, reaffirming the college’s accreditation through 2023. In 2018, GTC submitted a Fifth-Year Interim Report. Every ten years, member institutions seeking continued accreditation with SACSCOC must complete a Reaffirmation process. The Reaffirmation process includes two critical components, the Compliance Certification Report and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

Timeline of activities for the college's Reaffirmation process »

Many Greenville Technical College academic programs hold accreditations, approvals or licensures. Details are found on the program's individual web pages or view the list from our catalog of accrediting agencies.

Quality Enhancement Plan

A Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is one of the ways institutions reach and maintain SACSCOC’s nationally recognized accreditation standards. Learn about the college’s QEP »

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Accreditation Liaison

Lauren Simer
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Lauren.Simer@gvltec.edu