Washington University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Sept. 27-29 by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The commission has accredited the University since 1913; the most recent accreditation took place in 1994.
The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provides institutional accreditation on a regional basis.
The commission accredits approximately 1,000 institutions of higher education in a 19-state region.
After a lengthy period of review, the University has been engaged in the process of writing an institutional self-study since fall 2003.
The self-study reviews issues related to teaching, learning and research at the University since 1994. The self-study also addresses the requirements and criteria for accreditation.
The visiting team, consisting of eight faculty and administrators from comparable institutions, will review the University’s ongoing ability to meet the commission’s criteria for accreditation and general institutional requirements.
During their visit, team members will speak with students, faculty, administrators, alumni and members of the Board of Trustees from across the University.
Upon conclusion of the visit, the team will prepare a report for the NCA.