INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
SACSCOC
Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Itawamba Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Itawamba 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).
Accreditation Status Search
The Commission may be contacted to:
- Learn about the accreditation status of the institution using the Accreditation Status Search link,
- File a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or
- File a complaint against the institution or alleged noncompliance with a standard or requirement.
Inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Itawamba Community College, concerns@iccms.edu, 662.862.8067, and not to the Commission's office.
NCSARA
State Authorization for Online Education
If a student has a complaint, they should first follow Itawamba Community College's student grievance process. If a resolution is not achieved after exhausting all institutional complaint and grievance procedures, the student may then contact the institution’s home state SARA Portal Entity. For more information about filing a student complaint under the SARA agreement, please visit the SARA Student Complaint Process https://nc-sara.org/sara-student-complaints-0/
The Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation (Commission or MCCA) has the authority to address possible violations of its standards and regulations, policies and procedures, as well as address possible violations of an institution’s own policies and procedures.
MCCA's current complaint process and complaint form can be accessed at https://www.mississippi.edu/mcca-overview
For more information on Itawamba Community College's student grievance process, please follow the instructions in the following link: https://www.iccms.edu/Portals/0/Docs/Information/policies/StudentGrievanceWhole.pdf
Professional Licensure
Requirements for licensure vary from one profession to another and from state to state. If you live outside the state of Mississippi and are considering a program that leads to licensure, then you should contact the appropriate licensing board in your home state before you apply to ICC. While it is the student's responsibility to contact the appropriate licensing board in his or her home state to confirm whether or not the ICC program will meet the state's licensure requirements, ICC makes attempts via direct email contact to students who are residing out of state while enrolled in licensure programs to prompt them to check their state’s requirements. This email directs students to the Mississippi Community College Board Professional Licensure Disclosures page where students can obtain disclosure information on programs that are designed to lead to professional licensure or certification to meet the educational requirements of all U.S. states and territories. Students’ complaints and concerns regarding program licensure should start with a notification to your advisor. Any concerns that are not addressed by your advisor can be addressed by the Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures at the College.
Student Grievances Process, Policy and Complaint Form