Accreditation

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

Additional Accreditations

Accreditation for Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Association of Theological Schools
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs
Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Texas Board of Nursing
State Board for Education Certification
Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Memberships

Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education
American Mathematical Society
International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Council of Indy College
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Mathematical Association of America
National Academy of Pre-professional Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs
Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Texas Association of Schools of Art
Alumnae of the University are approved for Membership in the American Association of University Women
Physician Assistant Education Association

Hardin-Simmons University offers complete equality of opportunity to all qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. Regulations regarding the release of student information are printed in the student handbook [Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-380) as amended (P. L. 93-568)].

This catalog is not an irrevocable contract. The university reserves the right to change, at any time and without prior notice, any provision or requirement, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, charges, financial aid programs, refund policies, and academic programs.