Accreditation

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Palm Beach State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach 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 (www.sacscoc.org)

Palm Beach State College is seeing accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation process of Palm Beach State College may be directed in writing to the Higher Learning Commission at 230 South LaSalle, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411, by calling 1-800-621-7440 or by using information available on HLC’s website. (www.hlcommission.org)

Normal inquiries about Palm Beach State College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Palm Beach State College and not to the Commission's office.

This handbook is an information supplement to the College Catalog. Additional information is available from appropriate department(s) should further questions arise.

Upon request, this publication is available in alternative formats to persons with disabilities. The College's Center for Student Accessibility at 561-868-3371 (V/TTY) can assist with these requests.