Eligibility Requirements, Accreditation Standards, Institutional Policies, and Operational Policies

Eligibility Requirements for Accreditation

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Eligibility Requirements for AccreditationThe Commission’s Eligibility Requirements represent the minimum qualifications for institutions seeking an accredited status with ACCJC.
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Accreditation Standards

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2024 Accreditation StandardsThe 2024 Standards will be the basis for comprehensive reviews beginning in fall 2025. The first cohort of pilot colleges will be trained on the new Standards in fall 2023.
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2024 Accreditation Standards with Review Criteria and Suggestions for EvidenceThe 2024 Standards with the addition of comprehensive review criteria and suggestions for evidence to be included in the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report.
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2014 Accreditation StandardsThe 2014 Standards are the basis for comprehensive institutional evaluations for reaffirmation of accreditation and may be used by institutions wishing to develop a baccalaureate degree.
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2014 Accreditation Standards with BA Degree HighlightsThe Standards including BA Highlights, for reviews at institutions offering baccalaureate degrees.
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2014 Accreditation Standards AnnotatedAnnotated version of the Standards that links relevant regulations and Commission Policies with Standards
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Institutional Policies

To download a compendium of ACCJC’s institutional and operational policies, click here.

Complaints Against the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Evaluation of Institutions in Multi-College & Multi-Unit Districts or Systems
Principles of Good Practice in Overseas International Education Programs
Public Disclosure and Confidentiality in the Accreditation Process
Rights, Responsibilities, and Good Practice in Relations with Member Institutions

Operational Policies

To download a compendium of ACCJC’s institutional and operational policies, click here.