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Institutional Accreditation

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Eastern Washington University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. EWU has been continuously been accredited by NWCCU since 1919 as indicated here.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558‐4224
www.nwccu.org

To learn more about institutional, also known as regional, accreditation, go to How College Accreditation Works or Regional Accreditation: What it Is and Why It's Important When Choosing a College.

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