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    • Evaluator Documents
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    • Changes to the Handbook
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    • Closed Institutions
    • Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation
    • Accreditation Denial
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    • Newsroom
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Seeking Accreditation

Accreditation is a primary means of quality assurance in United States higher education and a significant resource for quality improvement. Accreditation has always been associated with peer judgments about quality and has been the work of nongovernmental accrediting agencies such as DEAC. To begin the process, institutions must first meet the eligibility criteria described in the Accreditation Handbook.

Applying For Accreditation

Reviewing the DEAC Accreditation Handbook eligibility criteria is a critical first step in the process. Read More

Eligibility

Before DEAC accepts an initial application it determines that the institution fully meets the eligibility criteria. Read More

State Authorization

Evidence of proper state licensure and authorization is an essential eligibility requirement. Read More

Applications And Reports

Applications, forms and reports are used to inform DEAC of changes and may address multiple accreditation requirements. Read More

Online Accreditation Courses

Enroll in and complete Preparing for DEAC Accreditation before applying for accreditation. Read More

Contact Our Director

DEAC's Director of Accreditation handles all inquiries into the accreditation process. Read More

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