Statement of Accreditation Status
University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
- CEO: Dr. Wilma Santiago-Gabrielini, Interim Chancellor
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Walleska De Jesús-Bonilla
- Commission Staff Liaison: Terence Peavy, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Former Name(s): UPR-Aguadilla (8/18/2021), UPR Aguadilla University College (1/1/2000), UPR Aguadilla Regional College (1/1/1999)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: June 25, 1976
- Last Reaffirmation: November 17, 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030
- October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 20, 2023 to the main campus at Calle Belt Base Ramsey, Aguadilla, PR 00604. - May 12, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report due April 14, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (financial health), as reported on the 2022 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - March 24, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 14, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2022 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2029-2030. - November 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - June 24, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To request that the next self-study, in preparation for a visit in 2021-2022, provide further evidence of (1) comprehensive long-range planning processes (Standard VI); (2) strategies to address enrollment decline (Standard VI); and (3) enrollment management planning linked to budget development (Standard VI). - January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the University of Puerto Rico System and the Puerto Rico Board of Post-Secondary Institutions. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022. - April 16, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of formal written notice from the institution in response to the Commission's request of March 9, 2020. To temporarily waive Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and allow the use of distance education to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 5, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond the limitations of USDE guidelines will require substantive change approval in accordance with Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. This flexibility is not available for clock-hour courses that lead to licensure if the licensing body will not accept distance learning courses or hours or give credit for them toward the number of hours a student must complete. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022. - April 16, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To delay the On-Site Follow-up visit scheduled for Spring 2020 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions and to continue accreditation. To note the institution remains accredited during a delay granted by the Commission. The Follow-Up visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures. - October 8, 2019
To note that the Commission acted on June 27, 2019 and the Teach-Out Plan that was due September 1, 2019 is no longer required. - October 8, 2019
To note that the Commission acted on June 27, 2019 and the Show Cause Report that was due September 1, 2019 is no longer required. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
UPR - Aguadilla
Calle Belt Base Ramey
Aguadilla, PR 00604
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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