Process
The Commission publication, Evaluation Procedures, sets forth in detail the various stages of the accreditation process. Schools seeking initial accreditation or continued accreditation must undergo a chronological sequence of events that lead to a final Board of Trustees decision (in the case of candidacy or initial accreditation) or a Commission decision (in the case of decennial review, five-year review, or a review at a specified date by the Commission).
The Process of Accreditation has various stages, as follows:
- Preliminary Stage
- Preparation for the Visit
- The Visit
- After the visit
Click on the following appropriate link for the details of the Process of Accreditation:
Please also refer to Part II of the appropriate Accreditation Handbook, either the Secondary Accreditation Handbook or the Non-Degree Postsecondary Accreditation Handbook, which contain Evaluation Procedures and other information to assist you in preparing for a decennial evaluation.