Standards
Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation
The Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Fifteenth Edition) is effective July 1, 2026. Those who entered Self-Study Institute (SSI) in or after fall 2026 will utilize the Fifteenth Edition. Those institutions will host evaluation visits in 2029-2030 and thereafter. Actions dated after July 1, 2026, will also use the Fifteenth Edition of the standards.
The Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Fourteenth Edition) remains in effect for those who entered Self-Study Institute (SSI) before fall 2026. Those institutions will host evaluation visits in 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029. Institutions with actions dated before July 1, 2026, will also use the Fourteenth Edition of the standards for reporting.
Institutions should contact their Vice President Liaisons with questions.