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