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University Accreditation SACS-COC Student Complaint Process State Authorization Additional Accreditations University Memberships Disclosures Policies Student Consumer Information UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville 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). It is the policy of the University of Pikeville that no student shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program sponsored by the university because of age, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin. All other inquiries should be addressed to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 or call (606) 218-5250. *EOE The University is authorized to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. SACS-COC STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCESS Students may file a complaint with the University of Pikeville accrediting agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). Please submit academic and non-academic complaints online. The University of Pikeville strongly encourages all good-faith reports, and will respond to all reports based on the nature and quality of the information that is shared. The university wishes to support you and others affected by the contents of this report. The university understands, however, that there may be reasons why you might choose to withhold your identity or other portions of the narrative now, or indefinitely. Anonymity: You may wish to identify yourself through the fields in this section, or you may elect to remain anonymous. You may choose to identify yourself in the future or not. Be advised that any information included in this report may be shared with the person(s) whose behavior is being reported. Students should visit the UPIKE Website to submit an anonymous tip. For questions or concerns, please contact the University of Pikeville accrediting agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) at: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges President 1866 Southern LaneDecatur, Georgia 30033-4097 Telephone: 404-679-4500 Website: http://www.sacscoc.org STATE AUTHORIZATION Kentucky is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). The University of Pikeville is an approved SARA institution. Please click here for additional details. ADDITIONAL ACCREDITATIONS The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) operates with integrity in all matters. The University is not on any sanctions or accreditation stipulations related to integrity. There are seven agencies that review programmatic offerings and the operational success associated with the university as a whole and each particular programmatic accreditations required (see below). UPIKE is in good standing with each of the following seven agencies: Agency List Review Date ACEN Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 2018 ACOE Accreditation Council on Optometric Education 2020 AOA American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation 2015 CSWE Council on Social Work Education 2017 EPSB Education Professional Standards Board 2012 KBN Kentucky Board of Nursing 2017 SACS-COC Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges 2012 To review the accreditation letter or approval by any of the seven agencies, please contact the University Provost and Accreditation Liaison, Dr. Lori Werth or call the Office of the Provost at 606-218-5830. 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