Hillsborough Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Hillsborough Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hillsborough Community College 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).
Other Accreditations
Hillsborough Community College also meets the requirements of the following:
| Approving Group | Phone Number | Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Florida Department of Education | 800.445.6739 | 325 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
| The Joint Review Committee on Education in conjunction with the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association | 727.210.2350 | 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 |
| Commission on Community College Accreditation, National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Florida Department of Education will accept credit earned at HCC to satisfy various teacher certification requirements | 703.437.0700 | 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 |
| The State of Florida, which approves HCC for veteran’s training | ||
| The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which certifies HCC as a regional training center for law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officers | ||
| The Culinary Management and Restaurant Management programs by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation’s Foundation (ACFF) | 904.824.4468 | 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL 32095 |
Academic Program Accreditations
Academic programs are accredited by independent agencies to ensure the integrity of the academic offerings. The links below will lead you to more detailed information about each accreditation.