Wharton County Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, for questions about the accreditation of Wharton County Junior College.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant noncompliance with an accreditation requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Wharton County Junior College and not to the Commission’s office.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved college/university parallel offerings and programs in technical education.

The Texas Education Agency has approved programs for veteran educational benefits.