The NWCCU accreditation cycle is completed over an eight-year period (new in 2026) and guided by the recently revised Standards for Accreditation. The University of Oregon initiated a new accreditation cycle in 2025 and was provided a visit schedule change letter from NWCCU to detail out our eight-year cycle.
NWCCU Accreditation Standards
- Standard 1. Student Success, and Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
- Standard 2. Governance, Resources, and Capacity
Reporting Cycle | Reporting Topic | Reports |
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2026 - Year 2 (Fall) | Ad Hoc Report, Recommendation 3 |
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2028 - Year 3 | Mid-Cycle Review, Recommendation 1 & 2 |
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2030 - Year 6 | Standard 2, Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review (PRFR) |
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2032 - Year 8 | Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE) |
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