The Resource Library contains all the core information we consider important to understanding of the various pieces of the accreditation experience. Here you will find guides to help you navigate the accreditation experience, relevant policies, reports used for data gathering, templates and samples of related documents, and more.
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Accreditation Visit (AV) and Thematic Pathway for Reaffirmation (TPR) Confidential Team Recommendation Form
This form is used by Accreditation Visit and Thematic Pathway for Reaffirmation Visit teams to convey its recommendation to the Commission.
Application for Accreditation Form
To become accredited by WSCUC, Institutions must submit the application for accreditation form along with the candidacy/initial accreditation fee.
Change in Ownership Implementation Form
Institutions must submit this form regarding Changes of Ownership, Mission or Form of Control within 30 days after implementation of the change.
Complaint Form
This form is used to submit a complaint to WSCUC and includes the submission instructions and links to relevant policy documents.
Credit Hour Review Form
Distance Education Review Form
Expense Reimbursement Form
Representatives of WSCUC submit this form for reimbursement out-of-pocket expenses incurred while attending meetings of the Commission, when serving on accreditation review teams, or performing other assigned duties.
Federal Compliance Forms
There are four forms that WSCUC uses to address institutional compliance with some of the federal regulation’s affecting institutions and accrediting agencies. During the visit, teams complete these four forms and add them as an appendix to the Team Report.
Insider Trading Agreement and Disclosure Form
Institutional Report Certification Form
This form is signed by an institution’s CEO to affirm the accuracy of the information presented in the institutional report and the intention to comply fully with WSCUC’s Standards and policies.
Marketing and Recruitment Review Form
This form is completed by review teams to demonstrate the monitoring of an institution’s recruiting and admissions practices, in compliance with federal regulations.
Notification of Intent to Apply for Accreditation Form
The Notification of Intent to Apply for Accreditation Form formally expresses an institution’s intention to pursue accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Taking this action, together with any related expenditures, is endorsed by formal action of the institution’s governing board.
Observers on Peer Review Teams Agreement Form
Off-Campus Locations Review Form
Onsite Visit Logistics Form
This form is completed by team members and submitted to the ALO to arrange the logistics prior to an onsite visit to the institution.
Programs and Locations at Eligibility
Reapplication for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation Form
This form is completed and signed by the institution’s CEO and board chair to reapply for Candidacy/Initial Accreditation after the institution has been denied.
Related Entity Certification Form
This form relates to the Related Entities Policy (Corporate Entity, System, or Religious or other Funding Sponsor) and is signed by the CEO of the related entity to certify that it controls the accredited or eligible institution.
Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) Confidential Team Recommendation Form
This form is used by teams to convey the recommendation to the Commission following a Seeking Accreditation Visit.
Special Visit (SV) Confidential Team Recommendation Form
This form is used by teams to convey the recommendation to the Commission following a Special Visit.
Special Visit (SV) to Institution on Sanction Confidential Team Recommendation Form
Recommendation from the team to the Commission for an institution on a sanction or Notice of Concern
Standards of Conduct Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Policy Disclosure Form
Student Complaints Review Form
Teams complete this form to document the review of the institution’s student complaints policies, procedures, and records in accordance with federal regulation.
Summary Data Form (for institutions applying for Eligibility)
The Summary Data Form is used by institution’s going through the elgibility review process to provide institution specific data.
Third-Party Comment Form
This form is used to submit a third-party comment to WSCUC and includes the submission instructions and links to relevant policy documents
Transfer Credit Review Form
Under federal regulations, WSCUC is required to demonstrate that it monitors the institution’s transfer credit policy and practices. This form is to be completed by teams during the review process.