NWCCU Standards

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities approved new accreditation standards and a seven-year cycle in 2010.

Accreditation Standards

  • Standard 1: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations
  • Standard 2: Resources and Capacity
  • Standard 3: Planning and Implementation
  • Standard 4: Effectiveness and Improvement
  • Standard 5: Mission Fulfillment, Adaptation, and Sustainability

Schedule for Seattle University

Spring 2011   Year One Standard 1 Report only
Spring 2013 Year Three Standards 1, 2 Report and offsite evaluation
Spring 2018 Year Seven   Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5    Report and site visit