Accreditation Statement
Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Gulf Coast State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Gulf Coast State 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.
Gulf Coast State College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Florida Colleges, the American Council on Education and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Program Accreditation
GCSC Training Programs Accredited by U.S. Department of Education Recognized Accrediting Agencies
Accredited:
October 29-31, 2019 (was rescheduled from October 2018 because of Hurricane Michael)
2026
Compliance letter received 2.18.2020 from CODA granting the program accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements."Accredited
October 29-31, 2019, (was rescheduled from October 2018 because of Hurricane Michael)
2026
Compliance letter received 2.18.2020 from CODA granting the program accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements."Accredited
October 16-18, 2019
2029
Zero recommendations reported. Anticipating draft report from CCNE.Accredited
October 8-10, 2019, (was rescheduled from February 2019 because of Hurricane Michael)
2027
Zero recommendations reported. Anticipating draft report from ACEN.Accredited
2013
2024
Accredited
20142022
Interim Report submitted November 2019 *rescheduled from November 2018 because of Hurricane Michael