Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the
institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Other inquiries, such
as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed to
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 4089 Val Tech Road, Valdosta, GA 31602, telephone 229-
333-2100, fax 229-333-2129.
WGTC’s most recent reaffirmation of accreditation took place in 2014-2015. Additional
information about SACSCOC, including its Principles of Accreditation, are available at
www.sacscoc.org.
Institutional accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental peer review process overseen by
the higher education community that assures academic quality, accountability, and continuous
improvement of member institutions. Institutional accreditation by a recognized institutional
accrediting agency qualifies WGTC students to apply for federal financial aid and WGTC to apply
for federally funded grants.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness oversees matters pertaining to WGTC’s accreditation,
including coordination of the reaffirmation processes. For more information, please contact
David VanLandingham, Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, at 229.333.2100
ext. 3016 or david.vanlandingham@wiregrass.edu.
In addition to SACSCOC, the U.S. Department of Education recognizing the following
accreditation bodies that are listed below: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN), Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
