State Authorization

Richmont Graduate University is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Committee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization is renewed annually based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Richmont Graduate University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Richmont Graduate University, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.

Regional Accreditation

Richmont Graduate University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the master’s degree. SACS is one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary process of internal and peer review for the improvement of academic quality and demonstration of accountability.

If there is evidence of significant non-compliance of the Commission’s requirements or standards, please contact the Commission at the address or phone number below.

Richmont Graduate University is committed to the systematic review of its academic programs to ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Support services units engage in a similar review process to improve the delivery of services to students and other constituents. Annual assessment plans for all degree programs and support services units are located below.

2008-2009 Annual Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Plan

2009-2010 Annual Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Plan

2008-2009 Fact Book

2009-2010 Fact Book