About MDC Academics Admissions Paying for College Life at MDC Portals Give Now Apply Register Accreditation Home Reaffirmation Process Compliance Certification Faculty Credentials Program Accreditations Student Achievement The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and other international sites accredited by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Miami Dade College was first accredited by SACSCOC in the 1960s and celebrates the opportunity to continually engage its students, faculty, staff and administrators in a comprehensive self-study focused on institutional effectiveness and quality enhancement. Why Accreditation Matters Miami Dade College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and meets the educational standards of the Department of Education, just like many of the nation’s most respected universities and colleges. Because the College meets the strict requirements imposed by institutional accreditation: You can be sure that you will receive high quality education Credits you earn are more easily transferred to other institutions, allowing you to continue your education and pursue advanced degrees at prestigious colleges and state schools across the nation Employers know the value of your education. Institutional accreditation is a reputable, recognized standard in higher education. Accreditation Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade 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). The Commission’s contact information is provided to enable interested constituents to (1) learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the appropriate department at the College and not to the Commission’s office. For information about the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or the accreditation process, visit the SACSCOC web site. SACSCOC reaffirmed MDC’s accreditation on June 11, 2015. The College maintains the standards specified by SACSCOC’s Principles of Accreditation and notifies SACSCOC of any substantive change. Quality Enhancement Plan Do the Write Thing! The Quality Enhancement Plan is a five-year project meant to enhance our students' workforce readiness through the skill of writing. Contact Us For more information, please contact the Office of Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness at oie@mdc.edu or 305-237-7445. Campuses and Centers Hialeah Homestead Kendall Medical North MEEC Padrón West Wolfson Information Future Students Current Students Employees Retirees Business Opportunities Give | Alumni Mobile App Connect with MDC Find MDC on Facebook Follow MDC on Twitter Follow MDC on Instagram Watch MDC on YouTube Follow MDC on LinkedIn Get Help Help & FAQs Contacts & Hours College Directory Sitemap Request Information Copyright © Miami Dade College Privacy Policy Consumer Information Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Jobs at MDC Human Resources Site Feedback Accreditation Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (TTY) Florida Relay Service. View our Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Policy.