Accreditation and Assessment

University Accreditation

Accreditation ensures that institutions of higher education meet the quality standards required to prepare their graduates for successful careers in their fields. Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Program-Specific Accreditation

A number of units and programs at the University have obtained specialized accreditation as well. Feel free to review this information as you consider which program is best suited to your needs.

Quality Enhancement Plan

Clemson is in the process of accomplishing our Quality Enhancement Plan. See the plan, its purpose, and consider how you might contribute to improving the quality of education delivered at Clemson.

Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering, analyzing and interpreting evidence to determine how well outcomes and performance expectations are being achieved. The Office of Institutional Assessment regularly consults with academic and administrative groups as they assess their performance and opportunities for improvement. See the assessment framework, reporting guidelines and more.

Anthology

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is the primary steward of the Anthology enterprise system. Anthology is the software used for academic program annual assessment planning, accreditation reporting, survey data collection, general education outcome assessment, and student organization management at Clemson University.