Per SACSCOC requirements, all SACSCOC accredited institutions must undergo an accreditation reaffirmation every ten years to ensure the institution continues to be in full compliance with SACSCOC principles of accreditation. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s SACSCOC accreditation reaffirmation was completed in 2015. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will be up for accreditation affirmation in 2025 and is currently preparing to ensure full documentation of its compliance with SACSCOC principles of accreditation.

The reaffirmation process will primarily consist of three key components:

1. Internal committees will evaluate UAB’s compliance with SACSCOC standards and submit Compliance Certification documents for Off-Site Review.
2. UAB will prepare a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and any additional documentation (as needed) for On-Site Review.
3. Any additional responses and/or documentation will be submitted for SACSCOC Board of Trustees review.

SACSCOC Reaffirmation Timeline

Fall 2022

• SACSCOC Orientation of Leadership Team at Annual Meeting in December

Fall 2023

• Complete all narratives

Spring 2024

• Draft QEP

Summer 2024

• Complete external and internal administrative reviews
• Revise and finalize compliance certification as needed

Fall 2024

• Complete compliance certification
• Off-Site Peer Review Completed
• Complete final draft of QEP document
• Complete all reviews of QEP document

Spring 2025

• Complete Focused Report (if applicable) and submit
• Submit QEP to On-Site Review Committee
• On-Site Visit

Summer 2025

• Response to On-Site Committee (if necessary)

Fall 2025

• Review by SACSCOC Board of Trustees