Table of Contents
- Table of Contents – Download
I. Introduction
- I. Introduction – Download
II. Standards
III. Accreditation Process for New Programs
- III.A. Overview of the Initial Accreditation Process – Download
- III.A.1. Step 1: The Application Review – Download
- III.A.2. Step 2: The Preaccreditation Review – Download
- III.A.3. Step 3: The Initial On-Site Evaluation – Download
- III.B. International Programs – Download
IV. Continuing Accreditation
- IV.A. Overview of the Continuing Accreditation Process – Download
- IV.A.1. The Report of Self Study – Download
- IV.A.2. The Onsite Evaluation – Download
- IV.A.2.a. The Virtual Onsite Evaluation – Download
- IV.A.3. Accreditation Actions – Download
- IV.A.4. Maintaining Accreditation – Download
- IV.B.1. Additions or Changes – Download
- IV.B.2. Additional Locations – Download
- IV.B.3. Locations Transitioning to Independent Accreditation – Download
- IV.B.4. Transitioning Education Levels – Download
- IV.C. Classification of Accreditation Categories – Download
- IV.D. ACOTE Appeals Process – Download
- IV.E.1. Plans of Correction – Download
- IV.E.2. Progress Report – Download
- IV.E.3. Interim Reports – Download
- IV.E.4. Program Director Changes – Download
- IV.E.5. Annual Reports to ACOTE – Download
V. Administrative Procedures
- V.A. Fees – Download
- V.B. Procedure for Complaints – Download
- V.C. Delay or Advancement of On-Site Evaluation – Download
- V.D. Policy on Late Reports – Download
- V.E. Standards Revision Process – Download
- V.F. Policy on Records Retention – Download
VI. ACOTE Guidelines and Policy Statements
- VI.A. Communication Guidelines – Download
- VI.B. Confidentiality and Disclosure – Download
- VI.C. Conflict of Interest Policy – Download
- VI.D. Inactive Status – Download
- VI.E. Sample Statements Regarding Accreditation Status – Download
- VI.F. Public Correction – Download
- VI.G. Regard for Decisions of Other Accrediting Agencies – Download
- VI.H. Third-Party Comment – Download
- VI.I. Doctrine of Integrity – Download
- VI.J. Emergencies and Disasters – Download
- VI.K. Statement on Educational Quality– Download
- VI.L. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Download
- VI.M. AOTA/ACOTE Policy – Download
