Based on its findings, the team makes a recommendation to the Commission regarding the accreditation status of the institution. The team might recommend denial, candidacy, or initial accreditation. The Commission then acts to determine accreditation status, communicating its decision to the institution. Once accredited, an institution is expected to comply with the eligibility requirements and accreditation criteria continuously and must be evaluated periodically. Colleges maintain accreditation through continuous adherence to accreditation criteria as set forth by the Commission.
Colleges follow a six year cycle during which institutional review is continuous.
These reviews includes a brief Annual Report, a Midterm Report, completion of a comprehensive institutional self study, and an evaluation team peer review. Colleges are required to respond to Commission requests for any other reports. Loss of accreditation occurs very infrequently because one of the fundamental purposes of the Commission is to foster educational excellence. The Commission, therefore, offers an array of services to institutions in need of support in modifying practices that are interfering with institutional mission. This support is intended to assist institutions in avoiding loss of accreditation.