Accreditation is a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public.
Accreditation is conducted through non-governmental, voluntary institutional or professional associations that establish evaluation criteria, conduct site visits, and approve institutions.
Summary Accreditation
Summary Accreditation is specialized accreditation granted by professional schools and programs granted by national organizations.
Regional Accreditation
Regional Accreditation is institutional accreditation granted by regional accrediting commissions or associations of schools and colleges.
WSU is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges which is one of six regional associations.
Regional Accreditation is a full-scale Evaluation Process:
Preliminary on campus visit
Institutional self study
Site Visit by accreditation team
Draft report to President and Commission
Final report to President for action
Accreditation