The University of West Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of West Florida also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of West Florida 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).

For information about the University's institutional-level accreditation status, visit https://uwf.edu/academic-affairs/departments/institutional-effectiveness/accreditation/institutional-accreditation/.

Specific colleges and programs are nationally accredited by the agencies, visit https://uwf.edu/academic-affairs/departments/institutional-effectiveness/accreditation/specialized-accreditation/.