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# Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions

# Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions

                                    -        College Accreditation in the United States -- TABLE OF CONTENTSIs my school accredited?     Look up a school    What's NewNew Final Staff Analyses of Accrediting Agencies under Review (February 2024)New (GEN-23-09) Accreditation and Eligibility Requirements for Distance EducationNew Dear Colleague Letter on ArbitrationNew Guidance for Ensuring Complaint Procedures for Accrediting Agencies are Timely, Fair, and EquitableNew Termination of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as an ED Recognized Accrediting AgencyACICS DocumentsPostsecondary Accreditation Cannot Become a Race to the BottomLetter to Institutional Accrediting Agencies regarding Voluntary MembershipGreater Transparency of Accreditor RecognitionAccreditation Handbook, Revised 2022Letter Announcing Updates on the Accreditation Handbook, Revised 2022New Procedures and Criteria for Recognizing Accrediting Agencies Effective July 1, 2020Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting AgenciesStaff Recommendations and Senior Department Official LettersAccreditation Group Contact Information- aslrecordsmanager@ed.gov
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Information on Accredited Institutions- Accredited schools
Organizations acceptable to the Secretary for the purpose of evaluating foreign veterinary programs in accordance with 34 CFR 600.56- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) – approval expires 6/23/2027
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) – approval expires 6/23/2027
- European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) – approval expires 2024
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) – approval expires 6/23/2027
Accreditor Recognition Criteria and Process- New Procedures and Criteria for Recognizing Accrediting Agencies Effective July 1, 2020   Information pertaining to the procedures and criteria in effect for all agency petitions received prior to June 30th, 2020 is below
- Overview
- Regulations for recognizing accreditors
- Guidelines for accreditors
More Accreditation Information   -  Posted in: Accreditation
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