Norfolk State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution in Norfolk, Virginia, is committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century. Norfolk State University is recognized nationally as a premier public institution with outstanding signature academic programs, innovative research, and community engagement opportunities.