Institution Accreditation

Freshman Experience at Shorter College

Shorter College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), having been awarded Reaffirmation I of its Accredited Status as a Category I institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 24, 2017. 

This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

The TRACS Accreditation Commission voted to grant Shorter College (SC) Reaffirmation I status as a Category I institution approved to offer the following programs:
Reaffirmation I is for a period of ten years (2017-2027), with an Interim Five-Year Review (IFYR) in 2022. For Reaffirmation II, SC must complete a successful Self-Study, host an Evaluation Team, respond to the team's Recommendations and Suggestions, and appear before the Accrediting Commission by fall of 2027. At that time SC will seek approval for the following programs:

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