Southern College of Optometry is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, telephone number: (404) 679-4500, to award the Doctor of Optometry degree.

Southern College of Optometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141, telephone number: (314) 991-4100, to award the Doctor of Optometry degree.

SCO is a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) and a charter member of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).

Documents describing our accreditation may be reviewed by contacting the Vice President for Student Services at jhauser@sco.edu.

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