The Commission will review the ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMS SEEKING ACCREDITED STATUS (US-Based or International) to determine that a program meets current requirements.
The process of accreditation, from the filing of the Application through the preparation of the Self-Study, the On-Site Visit and the Commission review should take approximately twelve months. We use the following schedule:
| TIMELINE | ACTION |
|---|---|
| Rolling | Submit Application and Application Fee |
| For a fall semester visit (September – December) Self-Study is Due July 1 For a spring semester visit (January – May) Self-Study is Due November 1 For a summer semester visit (June – August) *for international programs Self-Study is Due April 1 | Develop Self-Study and send to Commission Office |
| August – September (for fall visits) January – February (for spring visit) | ACPHA identifies a visiting team for On-Site visit and dates are scheduled |
| Spring or Fall | Visit conducted and Site-Team Report filed |
| June (if Spring Visit) January (if Fall Visit) | Program Response to Team Report submitted |
| Summer Meeting (July) or Winter Meeting (February) | Commission Action Occurs |
This timeframe permit Programs to prepare for the On-Site Visit.
