Mission and Goals

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a research-intensive university, is committed to rigorous scholarship, innovative education, technological research, cultural growth and entrepreneurial creativity in order to enrich our global community. 

Accreditation

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. SACS (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA. 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4501) should be contacted only for information about UAH accreditation. Several UAH programs are accredited by their respective accrediting agencies. Academic programs in chemistry are accredited by the American Chemical Society. Eight undergraduate engineering programs (aerospace engineering option in mechanical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and systems, optical, and mechanical) are accredited by the ABET, Inc. Both undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing are accredited by the National League of Nursing. Computer Science holds accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. Programs in music and music education are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. All programs, both undergraduate and graduate, in the College of Administrative Science are accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business-The International Association for Management Education.