The NWCCU accreditation cycle is completed over a seven-year period and guided by the Standards for Accreditation. The University of Oregon initiated a new seven-year accreditation cycle in 2025.
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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2027 - 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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2031 - Year 7 | Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE) |
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