Florida SouthWestern State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Florida SouthWestern State College may be directed in writing to the Higher Learning Commission at 230 South LaSalle, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411, by calling 1-800-621-7440 or by using information available on HLC鈥檚 website.
Normal inquiries about Florida SouthWestern State College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Florida SouthWestern State College and not to the Commission's office.
From 1966 to 2025, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In 2023, following changes in Federal and State Law, the College applied to HLC for initial accreditation, which was granted in November 2025. The next reaffirmation of accreditation by HLC will occur in 2029 鈥� 2030.