September 1, 2024
Announcing DEAC’s Revised Accreditation Standards
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) has successfully completed its systematic program of review of its accreditation standards, a process it initiated in April 2023. After thoroughly evaluating recommendations from the Standards Committee and all submitted comments, the Commission implemented minor technical adjustments and conforming amendments to enhance the standards. This process of review underscores DEAC’s commitment to maintaining high educational quality and adapting to the evolving needs of its institutions, students, graduates, and other stakeholders. The updated Accreditation Standards will take effect on January 1, 2025, but the DEAC is making them available on September 1, 2024. This advance release allows institutions sufficient time to review the standards and plan for implementation.
A summary of the Commission’s review of the comments it received during the April 1, 2024 – May 17, 2024 comment period is available here.
The revised accreditation standards that go into effect on January 1, 2025 are available here.
