Accreditation & Disclosures

At the University of Pikeville, achieving and maintaining compliance and accreditation is a priority as part of the operational functions of the institution in addition to ensuring student excellence and achievement.

Please review the following sections as part of the accreditation and disclosures of the university.

• University Accreditation
• SACS-COC Student Complaint Process
• State Authorization
• Additional Accreditations
• University Memberships
• Disclosures
• Policies
• Student Consumer Information

University Accreditation 

The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville 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).

It is the policy of the University of Pikeville that no student shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program sponsored by the university because of age, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin. All other inquiries should be addressed to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 or call (606) 552-1365. *EOE

The University is authorized to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

SACS-COC Student Complaint Process 

Students may file a complaint with the University of Pikeville accrediting agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). Please submit academic and non-academic complaints online. The University of Pikeville strongly encourages all good-faith reports, and will respond to all reports based on the nature and quality of the information that is shared. The university wishes to support you and others affected by the contents of this report. The university understands, however, that there may be reasons why you might choose to withhold your identity or other portions of the narrative now, or indefinitely.

Anonymity: You may wish to identify yourself through the fields in this section, or you may elect to remain anonymous. You may choose to identify yourself in the future or not. Be advised that any information included in this report may be shared with the person(s) whose behavior is being reported. Students should visit the UPIKE Website to submit an anonymous tip.

For questions or concerns, please contact the University of Pikeville accrediting agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) at:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges President
1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4500 
Website: http://www.sacscoc.org

State Authorization

Kentucky is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). The University of Pikeville is an approved SARA institution. Please click here for additional details.

Additional Accreditations

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) operates with integrity in all matters. The University is not on any sanctions or accreditation stipulations related to integrity. There are seven agencies that review programmatic offerings, and the operational success associated with the university as a whole and each programmatic accreditations required (see below). UPIKE is in good standing with each of the following seven agencies:

University Memberships

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers
• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• American Council on Education
• American Library Association
• Appalachian College Association
• Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities
• Associate of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Council of Independent Colleges
• Council on Social Work Education
• Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries
• Kentucky Academic of Science
• Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counselors
• Kentucky Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• Kentucky Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators
• Kentucky Council on Archives
• Kentucky Council of Associate Degree Nursing
• Kentucky Institute for International Studies
• Kentucky Library Association
• Kentucky Organization of Field Studies
• Mid-South Conference
• National Association of College and University Business Officers
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
• National League for Nursing
• National Presbyterian College Scholarship
• Society of American Archivists
• Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• USA Archery
• United States Bowling Congress
• United States Collegiate Archery

Disclosures 

KYCO Federal Regulations Statement
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Title 8 Federal Code
IRB Statement of Compliance

Policies

Acceptable User Policy
ADA Policy
Copyright Policy
Employee Handbook

Student Consumer Information 

Please visit our comprehensive student consumer guidelines and information related to Federal Student Aid, policies, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Net Price Calculator, and other pertinent information.

A comprehensive Title IX Policy is available in addition to the Annual Security Report.