Institutional Accreditation
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees. UTMB was last accredited by SACS in 2018. The next scheduled accreditation will occur in 2028.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The purpose for publishing the Commission’s
address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (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. Normal inquiries about The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should
be addressed directly to The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and not to the Commission’s office.