The color(s) gold, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the goods/services provided have met the accreditation standards of the certifier.
"SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS" AND "COMMISSION ON COLLEGES" AND "ACCREDITED INSTITUTION"
The mark consists of a white circle outlined in black, within a gold circle outlined in black, with a white circle outlined in black. The wording "SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS" is in white on the top of the gold circle and the black wording "COMMISSION ON COLLEGES" is at the bottom of the gold circle; within the center white circle is a stylized flame in gold with black accents and with the black wording "ACCREDITED INSTITUTION" below the flame.