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Accreditation

Columbus State Community College has been proudly accredited by The Higher Learning Commission since 1973. The Commission is an independent corporation and one of six regional accrediting institutions of higher learning in the United States.

  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

    230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
    Chicago, IL 60604
    hlcommission.org
    (800) 621-7440

Columbus State is accredited to award more than 150 degrees and certificates in areas that include, but aren't limited to, information technology, health care, health/public services and engineering technologies. In 2020, after its most recent reaffirmation of accreditation (Action Letter), the College entered the "Open" pathway to accreditation. The open pathway to accreditation follows a 10-year cycle with the next reaffirmation of accreditation scheduled for 2029-2030.

News

We are in the process of writing our year 4 assurance argument (due October 9, 2023). You can help by reviewing the draft and providing feedback. Please go to https://www.cscc.edu/about/accreditation/accreditation-process.shtml for more information.

Other Accreditations and Memberships

Many of the degree programs at the College are accredited by professional associations and agencies. They are listed below.

Professional Licensure

Out-of-state students who are seeking a professional license program through online courses at Columbus State should first contact their home state licensing agency. Ohio license requirements may not apply in those states.

NC-SARA, which regulates interstate online education, does not cover license programs. NC-Sara Licensure Directory

 

Department Contact

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu