The accreditation process is an entirely voluntary assessment of an institution’s curricula, operations, and faculty qualifications, evaluated within a peer-reviewed framework of criteria established via the Standards of Accreditation. ACCSC accreditation promotes self-evaluation and accountability, enhancing the school’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
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Accredited Schools
Search our complete directory of ACCSC accredited vocational programs by school name, location, credentials and/or categories
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The Standards of
Accreditation
The ACCSC hallmarks of quality by which post-secondary career schools are evaluated
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Initial Accreditation
Eligibility
The eligibility requirements and first steps of the accreditation process.
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Renewal of
Accreditation
The documentation necessary, including required exhibits and listing of substantive changes, to renew ACCSC accreditation.
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The
Application Process
Frequently asked questions and an overview of the application process, beginning with the Pre-Workshop Application for Initial Applicant Schools.
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ACCSC’s Continued Recognition by the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education, on behalf of the Secretary of Education, has again recognized ACCSC as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education or training offered by its accredited institutions and has extended ACCSC’s term of recognition to 2026.