Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

CEO: Rev. Antonio Lopez, Dean/Provost
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Mr. Nick Bagileo
Commission Staff Liaison: Suzan Harkness, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Theological Studies » No research designation
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Candidacy Granted: 2008
Accreditation Granted: June 23, 2011
Last Reaffirmation: 2025
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2032-2033

Contact Information

The Catholic University of America McGivney Hall 620 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20064

(202) 526-3799

June 26, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To reaffirm accreditation. To note the on-site evaluation visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 620 Michigan Avenue N.E., Washington, DC 20064 on March 23-26, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2032-2033.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
June 21, 2018
To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
June 23, 2016
To reaffirm accreditation and to request a monitoring report due by April 1, 2018, documenting further (1) implementation of a comprehensive institutional plan which contains strategic, measurable goals (Standard 2); (2) steps taken to use assessment results to improve strategic planning (Standard 7); and (3) establishment of measurable learning goals at the program level, consistent with institutional mission (Standard 14). The date for the next accreditation review will be determined by the Commission when it revises the accreditation cycle.
June 27, 2013
To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
June 23, 2011
To grant accreditation. To request a progress report, due by April 1, 2013 documenting (1) explicit linkage of resources to the goals and objectives of the strategic plan (Standard 2); (2) development of a multi-year calendar for assessment activities including a system by which the institution clearly demonstrates closing the assessment loop; evidence of faculty leadership in the assessment of student learning; and evidence that student learning assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standards 7 and 14); and (3) development of a teaching preparation program for doctoral students intent on pursuing collegiate teaching (Standard 11). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016.
March 13, 2008
To thank the institution for receiving the Commission's representatives and to grant Candidate for Accreditation status. The first semi-annual interim report is due October 1, 2008. To note that Candidate for Accreditation status is an indication that an institution is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation.

Distance Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope

Main Campus
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
The Catholic University of America McGivney Hall 620 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20064

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