Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has received reaffirmation of accreditation for the next 10 years from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), maintaining nearly a century of accreditation status.

SACSCOC Board of Trustees made the decision at its December meeting and OLLU received official notice last week. SACSCOC is the recognized accrediting body in the 11 U.S. Southern states for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. All institutions accredited by SACSCOC are required to undergo a review for reaffirmation of accreditation every 10 years. In 1923, OLLU was the first institution of higher education in the San Antonio area and the first Catholic institution to receive regional accreditation.

Reaffirmation of accreditation is a rigorous, multi-year process that involves an internal review, an external review conducted by administrators from peer institutions which is followed by an on-campus review conducted by another team of peer administrators. It validates that an OLLU education meets the quality standards set forth by the commission and is eligible to receive federal and state funding to support student financial aid.

“We are proud of OLLU’s almost 100 years of accreditation by SACSCOC,” said OLLU President Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD. “It signifies that OLLU meets high standards, provides quality academic programs and fulfills our mission to provide an innovative education that fosters spiritual, personal and professional growth.”     

Accreditation Statement
Our Lady of the Lake University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Our Lady of the Lake 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 ).