Forms & Reports

10.1 Overview

  • Understand the purpose of ACCSC’s applications, forms, reports, and instructions
  • Access all forms and reports on ACCSC’s website
  • Describe ACCSC’s requirements for submitting documents to the Commission
  • Explain the requirements outlined in the Instructions for Electronic Submissions form

10.2 ACCSC-Accredited: Renewal of Accreditation– Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Application for Renewal of Accreditation
  • Self-Evaluation Report-Renewal and the Appendices A, B, and C
  • Graduation and Employment Chart
  • Retention Chart
  • Staff Personnel Report
  • Faculty Personnel Report

10.3 Applications - Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Application for a Change of Mission or Educational Objectives
  • Application for an Acquisition
  • Modification of Ownership Report
  • Application for a Change of Control-Part I
  • Application for a Change of Control-Part II
  • Application for a Change of Name-Part I
  • Application for a Change of Name-Part II
  • Application for Use of a Diminutive Name
  • Application for Use of "University" in School Name-Part I
  • Application for Use of "University" in School Name-Part II
  • Application for Clock Hour to Credit Hour Conversion
  • Application for Initial Distance Education Approval
  • Application for Expansion of Distance Education Approval
  • Application for a Distance Education Consortium/Partnership Agreement
  • Application for a Consortium Partnership Agreement
  • Program Modification Report – Non-Substantive Modification
  • Application for a Substantive Program Modification
  • Application for a Substantive Program Modification Addition of Concentration
  • Application for Continuing Education and Avocational Courses
  • Application for Recognition of English as a Second Language Courses
  • Application for a Change of Location-Part I
  • Application for a Change of Location-Part II
  • Application for a Distance Education Facility
  • Facility Expansion Report
  • Application for a Branch Realignment – Part I
  • Application for a Branch Realignment – Part II

10.4 Appeals/Waivers - Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Request for a Waiver of an Accrediting Standard or Policy
  • Request for Good Cause Showing
  • Application for Appeal of a Commission Decision

10.5 Complaints – Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Complaint Review Process Form
  • Complaint Form

10.6 Guidance/Sample Applications – Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Application for a Change of Control – Part I(Guidance)

10.7 Initial Applicant Schools– Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Pre-Workshop Application for Initial Applicant Schools
  • Application for Initial Accreditation-Part I
  • Application for Initial Accreditation-Part II
  • Self-Evaluation Report-Initial and the Appendices A, B, and C
  • Initial Applicant College 360 Contact Information Sheet

10.8 Instructions/Guidelines– Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Explain the purpose and requirements of the Sustaining Fees Calculation Worksheet
  • Explain the purpose and requirements of the Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Financial Statements
  • Guidelines for Independent Third Party Verification
  • Guidelines for Employment Classification
  • Instructions for Arbitration
  • Catalog Checklist
  • Enrollment Agreement Checklist
  • Change in Director/CEO Contact Information

10.9 New Facility Applications– Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Application for a Satellite Location
  • Application for a Branch Campus-Part I
  • Application for a Branch Campus-Part II
  • Notification of Separate Facility Start Date

10.10 New Program Applications – Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Application for a Related Non-Degree Program
  • Application for a Related Non-Degree Program (Affiliated)
  • Application for an Unrelated Non-Degree Program
  • Application for an Unrelated Non-Degree Program (Affiliated)
  • Application for the Approval of an Occupational Associates Degree
  • Application for Approval of an Academic Associates Degree
  • Application for Approval of a Baccalaureate Degree
  • Application for Approval of a Baccalaureate Degree (Affiliated)
  • Application for Approval of a Master’s Degree

10.11 Notification of Start Forms Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Notification of Initial Distance Education Start Form
  • Notification of Separate Facility Start Date Form
  • Notification of Program Start Date Form

10.12 Program Outlines - Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Program Chart
  • Allocation of Hours for Clock Hour Programs
  • Outline of a Non-Degree Program
  • Outline of a Degree Program
  • Outline of a Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree with Concentrations

10.13 Response/Submission Cover Pages- Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Stipulation Response Cover Sheet
  • Institutional Review Reporting Payment Submission Form
  • Institutional Development Application Payment Submission Form
  • Institutional Review Cover Sheet
  • Additional Information Cover Sheet

10.14 Substantive Changes- Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Substantive Change – Level II Deadlines 2025

10.15 Teach-Outs- Explain the purpose and requirements of the following:

  • Institutional Teach-Out Plan Approval Form
  • Notice of Discontinued Programs
  • Programmatic Teach-Out Plan Approval Form
  • Teach-Out Agreement Approval Form