Associations and Accreditation
Associations
The university is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the American Council on Education, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the Education Advisory Board, the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Campus Compact, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges.
Accreditation
North Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. North Carolina State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of North Carolina State 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.
In addition, many of the university’s professional programs and departments are accredited by national professional associations, including:
Specialized Academic Program Accreditation
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education (BS)1 | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
| Biological Engineering (BS)3 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
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Accredited through the College of Education.
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Review completed, awaiting results.
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Accredited through the College of Engineering
College of Design
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch) | National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) | 2018 | 2026 |
| Graphic and Experience Design (BGED, MGED) | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | 2022 | 2031-2032 |
| Industrial Design (BID, MID) | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | 2022 | 2031-2032 |
| Landscape Architecture (MLA) | Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) | 2022 | 2028 |
College of Education
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education (PhD, MEd) (MEd concentrations are: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and College Counseling) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) | 2022 | 2024 |
| All teacher education programs, School Counselor (MEd, MS), School Administration (MSA) and School of Social Work (MR) at initial and advanced levels. | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
College of Engineering
The Office of Assessment and Accreditation website provides the accreditation dates for the following programs.
| Program Name | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Biological Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Biomedical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Chemical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Civil Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Computer Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Computer Science (BS) | Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Construction Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Electrical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Systems Concentration (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Engineering - Mechatronics Concentration (BS) (Joint Program with UNC-Asheville) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Environmental Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Industrial Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Industrial Engineering: Human Factors and Ergonomics Concentration (M, MS, PhD) | Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) |
| Materials Science and Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Mechanical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Nuclear Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Paper Science and Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Textile Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
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Review complete, awaiting results.
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Studies School Psychology (MS/Certificate) | National Association of School Psychologists | 2021 | 2027 |
| Psychology: Human Factors and Applied Cognition Concentration (MS, PhD) | Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) | 2018 | 2024 |
| Public Administration (MPA) | National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) | 2021 | 2028 |
| School Psychology (PhD) | American Psychological Association | 2014 | 20211 |
| Social Work (BSW, MSW) | Council on Social Work Education | 2021 | 2029 |
| World Languages and Cultures: Spanish/French/German/Chinese Education (FLLSED, FLLFED, FLLGED, FLLCED) | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
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Site visit postponed due to COVID-19. (Fall 2023)
Poole College of Management
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (BS, MAC) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Business Administration (BS, MBA) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Master of Management | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
College of Natural Resources
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Management (BS) | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Natural Resources (BS) | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Master of Forestry | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Paper Science & Engineering (BS)1 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
| Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management (BS) | Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism & Related Professions | 2017 | 2024 |
| Sustainable Materials & Technology (BS) | Society of Wood Science & Technology | 2015 | 2025 |
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Accredited through the College of Engineering.
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Review complete, awaiting results.
College of Sciences
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (BA, BS) | American Chemical Society (ACS) | 2017 | 2024 |
Wilson College of Textiles
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineering (BS)1 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
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Accredited through the College of Engineering.
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Review complete, awaiting results.
College of Veterinary Medicine
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) | 2021 | 2028 |
Administrative Program Accreditation and Certification
Division of Academic & Student Affairs
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Skills Enhancement Program within the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes | International Tutor Program Certification within the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLS) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Cooperative Education (On-the-job experience in chosen field) | Council for Cooperative Education | 2019 | 2025 |
| Counseling Center | International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS) | 2015 | 20281 |
| Student Health Services | Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) | 2022 | 2025 |
| Student Health Services | Commission on Office Laboratory Assessment (COLA) | 2022 | 2023 |
| UG Tutorial Center Program | College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) CRLA's International Tutor Program Certification | 2019 | 2024 |
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Site visit postponed due to COVID-19.
Environmental Health & Public Safety
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Police | Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies | 2020 | 2024 |
| Campus Police | International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) | 2020 | 2024 |
College of Veterinary Medicine
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Hospital | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) performs accreditation inspections | Inspection 2021 | Inspection 2028 |
| Lab Animal Facilities | Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) performs accreditation inspections | Inspection 2021 | Inspection 2024 |