Accreditation
Accreditation
Skagit Valley College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
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
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities refers to the institution as a whole. Therefore, statements like “fully accredited” or “the program is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” or “this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” are incorrect and should not be used.
2024 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review (PRFR)
2021 Mid-Cycle Evaluation and Visit
2019 Mission and Core Themes Year One Report
2018 Year Seven Self-Study Report & Visit
Other Documents
- BAS Environmental Conservation (BASEC) Ad Hoc Report 2016
- Ad Hoc Site Visit Peer Evaluation Report - October 2016 (NWCCU)
- NWCCU January 2017 to SVC — BAS Environmental Conservation Accreditation Granted
- NWCCU January 2015 Notice Year 7 Self Study Rep Change
- 2020 Ad Hoc Report Addressing Recommendation 3