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NECHE Accreditation 2026

NECHE Accreditation 2026 Timeline

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a timeline of milestones in R I S D’s 2026 accreditation process

SEP 2024

Standard work groups begin self-study process

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SEP 2024

Institutional Effectiveness provides Data First forms to work groups

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MAR 2025

First draft of bullet points for narrative from work groups submitted to NECHE Engagement Team

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MAY 2025

Second draft of bullet points for narrative from work groups submitted to NECHE Engagement Team

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AUG 2025

First round edits of narrative

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FALL 2025

Visiting team chair does preliminary visit semester prior to team visit

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FALL 2025

Submit first complete draft to NECHE

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FEB 2026

Finalized self-study report uploaded to NECHE portal and supporting documentation provided to visiting team

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FEB 2026

Invitation for public comment per NECHE policy and procedures on public comments

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MAR 2026

NECHE campus visit

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JUN 2026

Visiting team chair sends final report to institution

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JUN–NOV 2026

Commission decision on accreditation status

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