Accreditation Statement

Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is fully approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Graduates are eligible to sit for the bar exam in any state.

Faulkner University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane; Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4500 ) to award associate, baccalaureate, master and juris doctor degrees. The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission's address and contact number is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Faulkner University, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Faulkner University's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Faulkner University for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about Faulkner University, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Faulkner University and not to the Commission's office.

Questions related to admissions, policies, programs, procedures and/or practices of Faulkner University should be directed to the university's relevant offices, catalogs, publications, or web sites.

The governing authority for ABA accreditation can be contacted by mail or telephone at: The Council of the Section on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598, telephone 312.988.6738.