Class of 2020 and 2021 high school grads, your first two years at CFCC can be FREE! FIND OUT HOW Home / About CFCC / Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Compliance / Accreditation ACCREDITATION Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community College. The US Secretary of Education recognizes accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in establishing the eligibility of higher education institutions to participate in federal funding. Accreditation allows us to receive federal funding and provide financial aid to our students. As an accredited institution, our degrees are recognized by receiving institutions, which allows our courses to articulate to other colleges and universities. CFCC was initially accredited in 1971 by SACSCOC and was reaffirmed for accreditation in 2007. Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that an institution meets standards established by the higher education community that address the needs of society and students, has a purpose appropriate to higher education and has the resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish its purpose on a continuing basis. Accreditation evaluates whether an institution maintains clearly specified educational objectives consistent with its mission and whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives. The Commission has been a leader in defining and implementing the concept of “institutional effectiveness” in higher education and is known for having stringent requirements for membership. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is one of six private, nonprofit, regional accrediting associations recognized by the Department of Education. SACSCOC was founded in 1895 for the purpose of improving education in colleges and schools. SACSCOC accredits institutions of higher education in eleven southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia) and Latin America that award associate, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degrees. For a copy of the Principles of Accreditation: Foundation for Quality Enhancement or for more information about the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges and accreditation, please visit the SACSCOC website . CONTACT For questions about CFCC’s accreditation contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033-4097 404-679-4500 HELPFUL LINKS Overview of 2027 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Process Accreditation Status Curriculum Program CIP Codes Institutional Measures of Success ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF SELECT PROGRAMS Associate Degree Nursing Criminal Justice Technology Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Medical Sonography Occupational Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Technology Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Radiography Surgical Technology Veterinary Technology QUICK INFORMATION About College Leadership Mission, Vision, and Goals Institutional Effectiveness Accreditation Institutional Measures of Success Quality Enhancement Plan NC Community College System Performance Measures Strategic Plan Quick Facts Statements and Policies (910) 362-7000 ONLINE SERVICES: myCFCC Blackboard WebAdvisor Bookstore Take a Virtual Tour QUICK LINKS: Jobs at CFCC Events Calendar Accessibility Statements & Policies GET IN TOUCH: Contact Maps & Locations Campus Safety Faculty & Staff Directory ©2021 Cape Fear Community College Statement of Non-discrimination Privacy Statement Closings & Delays: 1-877-799-2322 Translate »