Accreditations and Memberships

Averett University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org), to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. The teacher preparation program is approved by the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The Aeronautics program is an FAA approved pilot school. The University is approved for payment for veterans.

Averett University’s memberships include: the American Council on Education, Association of Virginia Colleges, Council of Independent Colleges, and the Virginia Humanities Conference.