Every fall, accredited programs must update the C-20 information on their public materials (doctoral programs only) and pay the annual accreditation fee to maintain their accreditation status.
C-20 Update (Doctoral Programs Only): Due Oct. 1, 2015
Consistent with Implementing Regulation (IR) C-20, all accredited doctoral programs must update the data tables associated with this IR annually and port the information in its public materials (e.g. website) by Oct. 1 each year. The Commission on Accreditation will review a program’s compliance with the required tables and will verify that the data provided are consistent with the program’s ARO data. For additional assistance on updated the outcome data, please contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA) Research Office at (202) 336-6016.
Annual Accreditation Fee: Due Dec. 31, 2015
Consistent with the Accreditation Operating Procedures (PDF, 817KB), all accredited program must pay an annual accreditation fee. An invoice for the annual fee will be sent to each program over the summer (June 1 or Aug.1). This invoice is due on Dec. 31. If you have not received your invoice yet or would like to pay by credit card, call (800) 374-2721. Please contact OPCA if you have a question about fees.