As the academic health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi, the Medical Center functions as a separately accredited, semi-autonomous unit responsible to the chancellor of the university and through him to the constitutional Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or www.sacscoc.org (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. For academic questions about the University of Mississippi Medical Center, such as admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs, visit http://www.umc.edu/education/index.html or contact 601-984-5009.

The Commission accredits the entire campus, and this accreditation is required for all specialized accreditation. School specific accreditation information can be found at http://academics.umc.edu/accreditation/cycles.html. Additionally, the Commission accreditation is required for our institution to receive federally-funded grants and student aid.

The accreditation process is a chance for our campus to review our current practices and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the accreditation process is an opportunity for the University of Mississippi Medical Center to showcase the exceptional students, faculty, staff, and programs that are the heart of UMMC