Accreditation public comment period through Aug. 30
June 15, 2020
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities will conduct a site visit at
UAF Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2020. NWCCU is UAF’s regional accrediting body, and the purpose
of the visit is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the institution’s compliance
with NWCCU’s accreditation standards and policies. The commission most recently reaffirmed
the accreditation of UAF in 2013.
As part of the current evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation, NWCCU invites
comments regarding UAF’s qualifications for accreditation. To be considered, such
comments must be signed and delivered to NWCCU at least one month prior to the site
visit, by Aug. 30. Signed comments are forwarded as received to UAF leadership, the
evaluation committee and the commission.
Comments should be addressed to:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Ave NE, Ste 100
Redmond, WA 98502
This announcement is being made per requirements of NWCCU Policy, Public Notification
and Third-Party Comments Regarding Year Seven Evaluations. More information can be
found at the NWCCU website or by contacting NWCCU at 425-558-4224.