Accreditation:
Damascus College is not accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education.
Authorization:
Degree programs, and Certificate and/or non-degree programs offered by Damascus College have been found exempt from the requirement of licensure under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon any assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
Non-discrimination Policy:
Damascus College is a biblical higher education institution that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, status as a veteran, or disability (John 10:16, Revelation 5:9).
Student Complaint and Academic Grievance Policy and Procedures
The purpose of the Student Complaint and Academic Grievance Policy is to provide a process for students and the College to address student concerns that are not related to grades, Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Accommodation Complaints. Those grievances are addressed in either the Grade Appeal Process or the Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Accommodation Complaint Procedures. Student Grievances should be initiated in a timely manner during the semester the grievance occurred, but no later than 10 days after the beginning of the next semester. If the student complaint is academic in nature but not grade related: for example, complaints about instructors, staff, courses or requirements the following steps must be taken:
- Formal Process Step One:
Student complaints not resolved between the student and faculty/staff/administrator or other people concerned must be submitted in writing to the appropriate dean using the Damascus College Student Grievance form. The Dean may consult with the faculty member or other people concerned before giving the student a written judgment on the appeal or may advise the student on alternate strategies in resolving the situation. - Formal Process Step Two:
Complaints not resolved between the Dean and the student must be submitted in writing to the President. The President will conduct an appropriate investigation that may include meeting with the student, faculty member, other people concerned and dean. The President will respond in writing, preferably within seven days. The written response will become part of the student’s record. - Formal Process Step Three:
The decision of the President shall be final unless within five school days after receipt of the decision, the student files a letter with the President. - Formal Process Step Four:
The President will review the matter to ensure the process and documentation was followed and render a decision.
If you have any questions in regard to how to complete this form or require assistance, please contact the Academic Affairs office at 252-357-0321
Damascus College Student Academic Grievance Form
The purpose of the Student Grievance Appeal is to provide students with a procedure to file a grievance. For example, complaints about instructors, staff, courses or requirements. If you have any questions in regard to how to complete this form or require assistance, please contact the Academic Affairs office at 252-357-0321
Date: ____________________________
Last name _______________ First name Initial___________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ___________________________ Zip code: _______________________
Phone: _______________________Email: _______________________________ Describe reason for the grievance:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
Student Complaint Policy
If students are unable to resolve a complaint through the institution’s grievance procedures, they can review the Student Complaint Policy, and submit their complaint using the online complaint form at Student Complaints Site For more information contact :
North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints
223 S West Street Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27603.
(919) 962-4550
To file a complaint with the Consumer Protection division of North Carolina Department of Justice, please visit the State Attorney General’s web page at
NCDOK site. North Carolina residents may call (877) 566 7226.
Outside of North Carolina, please call (919) 716-6000. En Espanol (919) 716-0058.
If you choose to mail a complaint, please use the following address:
Consumer Protection
Division Attorney Generals Office Mail Service Center:
9002 Raleigh, NC 27699-9902