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Virginia Union University adheres to the SACSCOC policy on Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure that states, "A candidate or accredited SACSCOC institution is obligated to provide to its students, constituents, and the public information about itself that is complete, accurate, timely, accessible, clear, and sufficient.”
Virginia Union University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor's, master's, and a Doctor of Ministry degrees. Virginia Union University may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Union 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.
VUU publicly monitors and shares student achievement metrics through publicly available sources such as SCHEV, College Navigator, and College Score Card. Metrics include enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and degrees conferred.
VUU's faculty members are highly competent and qualified, committed to academic excellence in the classroom, scholarship, and service. The VUU UNIONITE contains a detailed listing highlighting the successes and achievements of our faculty and staff. All faculty at VUU are academically qualified to teach those courses assigned to them, and all full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty are evaluated annually for promotion and tenure. For a detailed listing of scholarly activities, contact the desired department or send a request to the UniversityRelations@vuu.edu.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), the Association of Collegiate Business Schools (ACBSP), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Other affiliations of the University include membership in the College Fund/UNCF, the American Council on Education, The College Board, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, The Richmond Oral History Association, Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Scientific Society, Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, the Association of American Colleges, and the College Entrance Examination Board.
Virginia Union University accurately represents and publicly discloses its current accreditation status in accordance with SACSCOC Standard 14.1 (Publication of Accreditation Status) of the Principles of Accreditation.
The University’s official accreditation statement, including the name and contact information of its primary accreditor, appears at the top of this webpage. Virginia Union University also accurately and promptly discloses any adverse accreditation action, as required by SACSCOC and federal policy.