Institutional Accreditation

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of River Parishes Community College may be directed in writing to:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097

by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Specialized Accreditation

In addition to the RPCC's institutional accreditation, some programs are accredited by a discipline-specific accrediting agency, as outlined below.

HVAC Excellence

We are proud to share that our program has achieved HVAC Excellence Programmatic Accreditation from the HVAC Excellence Accreditation Review Board. This prestigious recognition validates the quality of our curriculum, instructional resources, and commitment to excellence in preparing students for success in the HVAC industry. When you enroll in our HVAC program, you can be confident you're receiving training that meets rigorous industry standards and positions you for success in this growing field.

ATMAE

The Drafting and Design Technology, the Process Technology, and the Instrumentation and Electrical Technology programs are each accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). This prestigious accreditation affirms that the program meets rigorous academic and industry standards, ensuring students are well-prepared for successful careers in the field.

NAPTA

The North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) is an organization of the Process Technology (PTEC) education providers and their business, industry, and community advisers who work toward common goals. The NAPTA is the standard–bearer of the PTEC curriculum. The NAPTA audits PTEC degree programs in North America and endorses those that meet its criteria. Several colleges have received the NAPTA endorsement.