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As an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ACCSC has continually demonstrated that it is a valid and reliable authority on the assessment of education quality.
ACCSC's Mission is to Ensure Quality Education that Enhances Student Success in the Workforce.
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Supporting the Accrediting Commission's strategic vision to enhance the student educational experience and student achievement outcomes.
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SCHOOL AND STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
Detailed analysis of school characteristics and performance data.
An institution that seeks accreditation confirms its commitment to educational quality.
Search our complete directory of ACCSC accredited vocational programs by school name, location, credentials and/or categories.
THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION
The ACCSC hallmarks of quality by which post-secondary career schools are evaluated.
INITIAL ACCREDITATION ELIGIBILITY
The eligibility requirements and first steps of the accreditation process.
The documentation necessary, including required exhibits and listing of substantive changes, to renew ACCSC accreditation.
Frequently asked questions and an overview of the application process, beginning with the Pre-Workshop Application for Initial Applicant Schools.
ACCSC has established a comprehensive oversight system that ensures quality at our accredited member institutions in a number of different ways.
Search our complete directory of ACCSC accredited vocational programs by school name, location, credentials and/or categories.
When you attend an ACCSC-accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality.
Accredited institutions should establish fair and equitable transfer of credit policies.
The Commission's primary responsibility in reviewing complaints is to ensure that member schools remain in continuous compliance with accreditation requirements.
Information for students if the school they are attending will be closing.
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program.
Innovative, exciting and engaging activities are happening every day at ACCSC-accredited schools. We seek to recognize the outstanding work and efforts of our students, faculty and schools, and welcome you to join us as we work together toward our goal of ensuring quality education that enhances student success in the workforce.
The Commission celebrates the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals and accredited schools each year, honoring them at the Professional Development Conference.
Highlighting innovation and best practices at ACCSC accredited schools that better support today's students.
ACCSC events are designed to give our member schools an opportunity to collaborate on developing and implementing effective, practical strategies to ensure efficiency in operations and enhance students' educational experience.
The purpose of this section is to set forth the applications, reports, forms, and exhibits that ACCSC-accredited institutions must submit to the Commission as part of the accreditation process.
The centralized platform to submit reports, forms, responses and other required information.
Frequently asked questions and an overview of the application process, beginning with the Pre-Workshop Application for Initial Applicant Schools.
The electronic submission of the ACCSC Annual Report is required for all ACCSC-accredited institutions.
Going through the rigorous process of accreditation requires a high level of engagement, knowledge and effort on the part of faculty, staft, and administrators. ACCSC offers a variety of opportunities for training and professional development as well as other resources that will help build the necessary knowledge and skill sets for schools.
Hear updates on recent ACCSC initiatives, as well as professional development opportunities for a variety of roles at high performing institutions.
Discover a variety of ACCSC resources designed to support accredited institutions in enhancing educational quality, ensuring consistency in operations, and promoting institutional improvement.
Access the ACCSC Online Training Center to view and enroll in training opportunities.
Learn more about the ACCSC Certified Accreditation Professional Program.
Find out about the Essential Workforce Skills Programmatic Certification.
ACCSC's Community of Volunteers support and enhance the Commission's work in a variety of ways through their active involvement in the accreditation process.
One of the defining characteristics of ACCSC accreditation is the involvement by a community of volunteers who support and enhance the accreditation process.
We celebrate the contributions of our volunteers and recognize the impact they make here in the Volunteer Zone!
We welcome you to apply for a volunteer position. Upon approval, we'll provide all of the information you need about the training process and schedule.
Access the ACCSC Online Training Center to view and enroll in training opportunities.
It is the policy of ACCSC to provide written notice of its accrediting decisions in accordance with federal regulations. This includes providing notice to the U.S. Department of Education, appropriate State licensing or authorizing agencies, appropriate accrediting agencies, and the general public.
The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has prepared and published a list of the schools that may be considered at its next Commission meeting.
Public Notice of Commission Action
Latest public notices of ACCSC's accreditation decisions.
Important information and announcements regarding Commission activities and initiatives.
Actions taken when ACCSC has reason to believe an institution is not or may not be in compliance with accrediting standards.
Actions taken when ACCSC determines an institution is not in compliance with accrediting standards.
Information about the actions taken by ACCSC to withdraw or deny accreditation of an institution.
Voluntary Withdrawals / School Closures
Schools that have voluntarily withdrawn from ACCSC accreditation or have ceased to operate.
An invitation to review and comment on proposed changes to ACCSC's standards and policies.
Official notice regarding final adoption and promulgation of revisions to, or, interpretive guidance pertaining to, ACCSC's Rules and Standards.