Nothing herein shall be interpreted as creating any right or benefit not duly authorized as provided by law, policy, rule or regulation of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the State Board for Community Colleges. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as restricting the authority of the State Board for Community Colleges conferred by the Virginia General Assembly.

Tidewater Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.