Accreditation
Atlantic Cape Community College is:
- Accredited by The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, a regional institution accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission is located at 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone (215) 662-5606.
- Approved for veterans' educational benefits.
- The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, though not an accrediting agency, has given ACCC an "A" rating which indicates that the credits for ACCC students transferring to other institutions should be given full value.
- The culinary arts programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission.
- The Nursing program is accredited by the N.J. Board of Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
- The Respiratory Care Program, offered in cooperation with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Health-Related Professions (UMDNJ-SHRP), is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a joint Associate in Applied Science degree from ACCC and UMDNJ-SHRP.
- The Paralegal programs have the approval of the American Bar Association.
- The Surgical Technology Program, offered through the continuing education department, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs.
- Approved education provider for Counseling Skills in Addiction Counseling as prescribed by Addiction Professionals Certification Board of N.J.
- A charter member of Psi Beta, the National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior Colleges. Psi Beta is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.