AUAC is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the American-style education through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. More than 170 colleges and universities worldwide have earned AUAC accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible teaching.
The purposes of the Council shall be the promotion and advancement of American-style educational programs [...]
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The AUAC Directory of Accredited Institutions includes postsecondary schools, colleges, and universities inside and outside [...]
As a prospective student, you have several steps you can take to help you figure [...]
Complaint ProcessThe AUAC expects an individual to attempt to resolve an issue through the institution’s [...]
Accreditation is a review process to determine if educational institutions meet defined standards of quality. [...]
Accreditation Adds ValueAUAC accreditation assures confidence that an institution has met standards essential to prepare [...]
Programs new to accreditation have a required Readiness Review 12–18 months before the on-site visit.Before [...]
All fees are non-refundable and are due in full. Partial payments are not accepted. [...]
The true benefits of accreditation lie in the ongoing process of assessment that lays the [...]
AUAC’S Role in Global AccreditationAUAC is engaged globally through four primary means:accreditation of academic programs;mutual [...]
After the Due Process Response Period and receipt of the institution’s responses and required supplemental [...]
Steps for Renewing AccreditationAn institution that is renewing an existing accreditation must submit a Request [...]
One of the defining characteristics of AUAC accreditation is the involvement of a community of volunteers who support and enhance the accreditation process.
AUAC’s volunteer evaluators have two primary responsibilities: Assess institutional or program quality and compliance. [...]
Our community of volunteers helps schools through the accreditation process and ultimately helps students to [...]
Peer review in AUAC’s accreditation process is based on the fundamental assumption that quality in [...]
AUAC Accreditation Procedures ManualThe American University Accreditation Council By-Laws
High standards of honesty, integrity, and impartiality by AUAC evaluators are essential to the proper [...]
