Institution Forms & Guidelines

NWCCU has collected documents, forms, and information that will be useful to evaluators and institutions. The links below are PDF or Word copies of relevant documents, including the Eligibility Requirements and Standards for Accreditation.

The Basics

The following resources are materials related to various aspects of working with NWCCU.

Accreditation Liaison Officers Handbook

Institutional Report Certification Form This should accompany all submitted reports.

2020 NWCCU Standards

2020 NWCCU Eligibility Requirements

New Standards and Eligibility Requirements (2027)

Standards Revision Guide (2027)

Rubrics and Materials for 2020 Standards

Rubric for Standards 1.B.1 to 1.B.4

Rubric for Standards 1.C.1 to 1.C.9

Rubric for Standards 1.D.1 to 1.D.4

Guidance on Disaggregated Data and Peer Comparators

Rubrics for 2027 Standards

Rubric for Standard 1.A Institutional Mission

Rubric for Standard 1.B Institutional Planning and Effectiveness

Rubric for Standard 1.C Student Learning

Rubric for Standard 1.D Student Achievement

Evaluation Materials for 2020 Standards

The following resources are related to the various types of evaluations using the 2020 Standards.

Mid-Cycle Guidelines Guidelines for the preparation of Mid-Cycle Reports. Revised June 2023.

Mid-Cycle Visit Schedule Instructions

NWCCU Mid-Cycle Visit Schedule Template

PRFR Guidelines Guidelines for preparation of the Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review. Revised March 2025.

PRFR Panel Template The PRFR panels use this template as they review the institutions self-evaluation.

EIE Guidelines Guidelines for the preparation of EIE Reports

EIE Visit Schedule Instructions

EIE Visit Schedule Template

EIE Forum Guidance

Distance Education Policy Verification

Evaluation Materials for New Standards (2027)

The following resources are related to the various types of evaluations using the new Standards (2027).

Mid-Cycle Guidelines

Mid-Cycle Visit Schedule Instructions

Mid-Cycle Visit Template

PRFR Guidelines

PRFR Panel Template

PRFR Self-Evaluation Form

EIE Guidelines

EIE Visit Schedule Instructions

EIE Visit Schedule Template

EIE Forum Guidance

Other Evaluation Materials

FRR Guidance

Guidance for Preparing Ad Hoc Reports Responding to Recommendations

Guidance for Preparing Ad Hoc Reports for Programs at a New Degree Level

Guidance for Virtual Meetings on Accreditation Visits

Guidance for Preparing Ad Hoc Reports for a New Location or Branch Campus

Guidance for Preparing Ad Hoc Reports for a New Prison Education Program Location

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