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OVERVIEW

ACICS provides information to help students navigate the world of higher education.

As the organization charged with assuring the quality of the schools we accredit, ACICS encourages students to inform us of any violations of our criteria.


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ACCREDITATION

One of the first steps any prospective student should take before enrolling in a college or university is to verify whether or not the school is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. ACICS is a national accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE). Learn more about accreditation and why it is important.

YOUR RIGHT AS A STUDENT

All students should know and understand their rights as outlined in the ACICS Accreditation Criteria. Students are also encouraged to review the policies and regulations of their specific school. Read the ACICS Student Rights Guide.

TRANSFER OF

CREDIT

There are various reasons – both planned and unplanned – that students may transfer from one institution to another.  Learn more about transferring credits

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

ACICS defines standards for student achievement. These include Retention Rates, Placement Rates and Licensure Examination Pass Rates. These rates are calculated using data on retention, job placement, and licensure pass rates submitted and reviewed annually through the Campus Accountability Report (CAR). The relevant terminology is defined and the formulas are described in the Guidelines and Instructions for the CAR (CAR Guidelines and Instructions). Quantitative Standards are applied at both the program level and the campus level, as described below.

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Student Achievement Standards

Student achievement standards outlined below apply to retention and placement rates at the campus and program levels, and licensure examination pass rates, where applicable, at the program level. Minimum standards are intended to ensure that a substantial majority of students at ACICS-accredited campuses are retained, pass licensure examinations where applicable, and find appropriate employment.   

Student Achievement Review and Council Actions

The Council reviews student achievement data annually for each campus and takes appropriate action. The Council reserves the right to take immediate adverse action once a campus and/or program is found out of compliance. Please review Appendix L of the Accreditation Criteria for the specific guidelines and expectations of the Council.


Disclosing Student Achievement Information


The ACICS Accreditation Criteria requires accredited institutions to "routinely provide reliable information to the public on their performance, including student achievement." To help students and the public make informed decisions about their education, the Council requires institutions to make this information easily available to the general public.

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