The Office of Institutional Effectiveness asks that disciplinary accreditation self-studies use standard language when describing the university’s accreditation with SACSCOC.

The University of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The University of Houston also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston 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.

UH colleges and academic programs also hold a discplinary accreditation by additional agencies. 

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness asks that you use university boilerplate when describing the University of Houston.

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most culturally rich regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution with an enrollment of more than 47,000 students. 

The Division of Research also provides boilerplate for research-orientated communications. 

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is also available to consult with programs that have disciplinary accreditation.