Washburn University has been accredited by the Commission since 1913. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Institutional accrediation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs.
Accreditation is voluntary.
The Commission accredits approximately 950 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Since the start of the Fall 1996 semester, Washburn University has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. Chicago, IL 60602 Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs.