Campus President
Todd Cellini
Description
South University’s Savannah campus is located on the Southside of Savannah. The original School of Business building was constructed in 1979, and the campus began a period of transformation in 2000. Undergoing renovation and new construction, the campus today consists of four buildings, including a library and the iconic clock tower. In 2002, South University launched its School of Pharmacy, becoming the first university in Savannah to offer a health professions doctorate.
South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
State Licensing
A nonsectarian, co-educational institution of higher education, South University in Savannah, Georgia, is authorized under the Georgia Non-public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 to confer doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and associate’s degrees.
Program Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing at South University, Savannah is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion at South University, Savannah is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies programs are approved by the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598 312.988.5522 800.285.2221.
The South University, Savannah Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).
The Physician Assistant Studies program offered at South University, Savannah is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240, Johns Creek, GA, 30097; Phone: 770-476-1224. www.arc-pa.org.
The Physical Therapist Assisting program is an expansion program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 1-703-684-2782.
South University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109, TEL (312) 664-3575, FAX (312) 664-4652, URL www.acpeaccredit.org.
The Anesthesiologist Assistant program at South University, Savannah is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant (ARC-AA). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350.
Institutional Accreditation
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.
State Licensing
A nonsectarian, co-educational institution of higher education, South University – Savannah, Georgia, is authorized under the Georgia Non-public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 to confer associates, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The address and phone number for the Georgia Non public Postsecondary Commission are:
- 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, Georgia 30084-5305, 770-414-3300.
The campus is approved for training veterans and other eligible individuals by the State of Georgia Department of Veterans Services, State Approving Agency, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
Campus-based Student Profile
The campus had a Fall 2010 enrollment of 1,511 and a Spring 2011 enrollment of 1,424 students with over 125 faculty members. Approximately 19 percent of students are pursuing doctorate degrees; 21 percent are pursuing master’s degrees; 25 percent are pursuing bachelor’s degrees; and 35 percent are pursuing associate’s degrees. The students are young professionals seeking to advance or start new careers.
Online Student Profile
The online programs had a Fall 2010 enrollment of 16,552 and a Spring 2011 enrollment of 15,815 with over 1,200 faculty members. Approximately 6 percent of students are pursuing master’s degrees; 44 percent are pursuing bachelor’s degrees; and 50 percent are pursuing associate’s degrees.
Location
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406-4805
912.201.8000
Toll Free: 866.629.2901