High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. High Point University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of High Point University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4097, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
High Point University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
Bachelor of Arts:
- Elementary Education K-6
- Middle Grades Education 6-9 (Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies)
- Secondary Education 9-12 (English, Math, Science, & Social Studies)
- Special Education K-12 (Adapted Curriculum & General Curriculum)
- Health and Physical Education K-12
Master of Arts in Teaching:
- Elementary Education K-6
Master of Education:
- Elementary Education K-6
- Special Education K-12 (Adapted Curriculum & General Curriculum)
- Educational Leadership (for Principal Licensure)
Doctor of Education:
- Educational Leadership (for Superintendent Licensure)
The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law is not currently approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association and makes no representation to any applicant that it will receive approval from the Council before the graduation of any matriculating student.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and program Criteria for Computer Science.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-644-3575; FAX 866-228-2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org.
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the High Point University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by High Point University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently-accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June, 2029. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon completion of the program students are eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at High Point University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone (703) 706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program directly, please call our Department Chair, Dr. Jeff Taylor, at (336) 841-9728 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the institution directly, please call (336) 841-9000.
The Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing baccalaureate degree in nursing program at High Point University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) 887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), www.accredit-id.org, 206 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design granted by High Point University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.
The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program is accredited and has been granted the accreditation status of “initial accreditation” by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. More details about the accreditation process are provided below.
The Commission can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org/.
High Point University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; [email protected].
- The University Senate of the United Methodist Church
- The National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church
- The Association of American Colleges
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- The North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities
- National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I
- The Council of Graduate Schools
- The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
- The North Carolina Conference of Graduate Schools
- The United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Oversees Security Advisory Council