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 ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾, the Association of American ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Universities, the Education Advisory Board, the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, the National Association of College and ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ Business Officers, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾, Campus Compact, the ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ Professional and Continuing Education Association, and the Cooperating Raleigh ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾.
Accreditation
North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ is accredited by the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.ÌýNorth Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.ÌýQuestions about the accreditation of North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC'sÌýwebsiteÌý(www.sacscoc.org).
In addition, many of the university’s professional programs and departments are accredited by national professional associations, including:
Accreditation
| 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)2 |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
2023 |
2029 |
Accreditation
| Program Name |
Accrediting Body |
Last Yr Accred |
Next Yr Accred |
| Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch) |
National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) |
2018 |
2027 |
| 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 |
Accreditation
| 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) |
2024 |
2034 |
| 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 |
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AccreditationCOE
| Program Name |
Accrediting Body |
| Aerospace Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Biological Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Biomedical Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Chemical Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Civil Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Computer Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Computer Science (BS) |
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Construction Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Electrical Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Systems Concentration (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Engineering - Mechatronics Concentration (BS) (Joint Program with UNC-Asheville) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Environmental Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Industrial Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| 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 ABET |
| Mechanical Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Nuclear Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Paper Science and Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
| Textile Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
Accreditation
| 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) |
2024 |
2030 |
| Public Administration (MPA) |
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) |
2021 |
2028 |
| School Psychology (PhD) |
American Psychological Association |
2023 |
2033 |
| 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 |
Accreditation
| 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 |
Accreditation
| 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 |
2023 |
2029 |
| Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management (BS) |
Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism & Related Professions |
2024 |
2031 |
| Sustainable Materials & Technology (BS) |
Society of Wood Science & Technology |
2015 |
2025 |
Accreditation
| Program Name |
Accrediting Body |
Last Yr Accred |
Next Yr Accred |
| Chemistry (BA, BS) |
American Chemical Society (ACS) |
2017 |
2024 |
Accreditation
| Program Name |
Accrediting Body |
Last Yr Accred |
Next Yr Accred |
| Textile Engineering (BS) |
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET |
2023 |
2029 |
Accreditation
| Program Name |
Accrediting Body |
Last Yr Accred |
Next Yr Accred |
| Veterinary Medicine (DVM) |
American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) |
2021 |
2028 |
Accreditation
| 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 |
Accreditation
| 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 |
Accreditation
| 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 |