Accreditation public comment period

June 6, 2019

University Relations

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities will conduct a site visit at UAF Sept. 23-25. 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. 23. 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 A-5, 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.