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Accreditation Related Memberships

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia Southern University 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).

Higher Education Related Memberships

American Council on Education

CSU is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE), a major higher education coordinating body that influences public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. ACE membership is open to accredited degree-granting colleges and universities, and higher education associations within the United States.

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Mark Sealy

B.S. Fire Administration

If it wasn’t for my degree with Columbia Southern University, I would not be where I am today.
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Patrick Austin

M.S. Organizational Leadership

The programs offered at CSU allowed me to meet my goals in my personal life (being present for my family), while still allowing me to achieve excellence and education in my professional life.
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Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.

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