Norfolk State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, 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.