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ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Troy University’s history of teaching excellence dates to its
founding in February 1887 as Troy Normal School. From the outset,
the institution quickly earned a reputation for innovation and
accessibility. Troy Normal became Troy State Teachers College
in 1929, Troy State College in 1957, and Troy State University in
1967.
The Montgomery campus earned independent accreditation in
1983, as did the Dothan campus in 1985. The Phenix City campus
and the locations around the nation and the world administered by
University College have always operated under the accreditation
of the Troy campus.
In 2005, the separately accredited campuses were merged
into a single university structure forming Troy University. This
name change represented the fifth major advancement in the storied,
dynamic rise of the University to national and international
prominence. Today, Troy University serves more than 27,000
students in Alabama and around the world.
The Troy University calendar may be found in each schedule
of classes or at www.troy.edu.
Policy Statement
This catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of the University, and
students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions as stated. Fees and other charges, courses, requirements,
and conditions are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to cancel any class or
section for insufficient enrollment. Although the publisher of this catalog has made every reasonable effort to attain
factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors or errors occasioned by
honest mistake. All information contained in this catalog is subject to change by appropriate officials of Troy University
without prior notice.
Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, religion, disability,
veteran status or sexual orientation in its admissions, education, employment, or access to its programs. The University
fully complies with the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments; Federal Executive Order 11246;
Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1974; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972; Age
Discrimination Act of 1975; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; and the Uniformed Services Employment
and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
Disclosure of a student’s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory, and this University is authorized
under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University complies with guidelines and regulations
established by the Department of Health and Human Services and Food and the Food and Drug Administration
of the United States Government.
Please consult the Troy University Web Site for changes which may have occurred, or contact the Web Coordinator.
TROY UNIVERSITY Troy, Alabama 36082, 800-551-9716, 334-670-3000, www.troy.edu
