Does UMW Have SACS Appeal?
In April 2013, the University of Mary Washington will be put under the microscope, as a team of reviewers from the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) visits the campus. The visit is… [read more]
Changing Times at UMW
Since 2003, when the last SACS reaccreditation process occurred, the face of the University of Mary Washington has changed significantly. Students in 2003 graduated from Mary Washington College, with… [read more]
Lesser Known Accreditations
Several departments at the University of Mary Washington are accredited by other organizations in addition to the SACS accreditation. For approval the department must meet the numerous requirements and… [read more]
Accreditation Nationally
The United States Department of Education recognizes six regional accrediting bodies, including the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools. Click a point on the map to learn more about each respective… [read more]
Yes, It Can Happen: Lost Accreditations
For some students, the biggest worry isn’t if they will make it to graduation-- it’s if their school will. This summer, Atlantic Union College, in Lancaster, Mass., closed its doors, as it lost… [read more]
