Wallace State Earns Reaccreditation from SACSCOC

Hanceville, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is proud to announce the successful reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a significant milestone that underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and continuous improvement.

The reaffirmation follows a rigorous review process that evaluated the college’s compliance with SACSCOC’s comprehensive standards, including institutional effectiveness, governance, academic programs and student support services.

“This reaffirmation is a powerful endorsement of the quality and integrity of Wallace State’s academic and operational practices,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President of Wallace State. “It reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and leadership to providing a transformative educational experience for every student. We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality education that empowers individuals and strengthens our community.”

The reaccreditation is valid for the next 10 years and ensures that Wallace State remains eligible for federal funding and continues to offer degrees and credentials that are recognized and respected nationwide.

This accomplishment comes on the heels of the college being named a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranking it as a top three college in the United States.

Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is underway, with classes beginning Aug. 19 for regular and Mini Term I, Flex Start terms begin Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, and Mini Term II classes begin Oct. 16.

For more information, visit www.wallacestate.edu, call Lion Central at 256.352.8236 or come by the Hanceville or Oneonta campus centers. Current and incoming students may schedule an advising session with the Center for Student Success at www.wallacestate.edu/advising.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.