COVID-19

COVID-19 and Other Public Health Issues

With elimination of the state level public health emergency related to SARS-CoV2 and the federal government’s plan to let the coronavirus public health emergency expire soon, NWCCU encourages its member institutions to continue to be vigilant about public health issues.

The safety of our member institutions, ALOs, volunteer Commissioners and Evaluators, and staff is of utmost importance. We will continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and state and county public health departments regarding the situation with the coronavirus and other public health challenges, and will alert our community of stakeholders and constituents, as needed.

Please check this webpage from time to time for the latest information.

Please send us an email at Info@NWCCU.org if you need additional information.

Thank you and please stay safe and healthy.


United States Department of Education Letter RE: UPDATED Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

United States Department of Education Letter RE: Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Resolution Regarding Certain Operations During Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Temporary Policy on Virtual Accreditation Evaluation Visits

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Guidance Regarding Pass/Fall Grading Option

NWCCU Communications:

2022

January 18th – Resolution Regarding Certain Operation During Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

2021

June 24th – Resolution Regarding Certain Operation During Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

2020

December 17th – Updated USDE Guidance for Distance Education

December 15th – Resolution Regarding Certain Operations During Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

June 26th – Resolution Regarding Certain Operation During Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

May 15th – Announcement of Updated USDE Guidance for Distance Education

March 13th – Spring 2020 Virtual Evaluation Visits

March 10th – NWCCU Instructions to Institutions with Shifts to Online Instruction or Cancellation of Classes

March 6th – COVID-19 Impacts to Spring Visits