ACCSC Accredited Schools on Probation

What does Probation mean?

In cases where the Commission has reason to believe that a school is not in compliance with accreditation standards and other requirements, the Commission may, at its discretion, place a school on Probation. A school subject to a Probation Order will be required to demonstrate corrective action and compliance with accrediting standards.

The Commission may require a school to submit Commission-directed reports and receive on-site evaluation teams in conjunction with a Probation Order. Failure to demonstrate compliance with accrediting standards or other accrediting requirements by the end of the probationary period may result in the school being removed from the accredited list.

When a Probation Order is directed, a written notice is sent promptly to the school. The notice:

1. States fully the reasons why the Probation Order was issued;
2. Identifies the standard and other accreditation requirements with which the school may not be in compliance;
3. Explains the reasons and cite the evidence indicating that the school may not be in compliance with accreditation requirements; and
4. Advises the school of its obligations under the Probation Order and the deadline for response.

ACCSC’s Rules of Process and Procedure require a school subject to a Probation Order to inform current and prospective students that the school has been placed on Probation and that additional information regarding that action can be obtained from the Commission’s website. A summary of the Probation Order is made public via the Commission’s website in accordance with Section VII (L)(7), Rules of Process and Procedure, Standards of Accreditation and in accordance with 34 CFR 602.26 (b)(1).

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Click here to access a list of ACCSC accredited institutions currently on Probation (Updated 12.08.11)