Pre-Application is Mandatory for Programs Seeking Initial Accreditation

Effective October 1, 2025, programs seeking initial accreditation must complete the CACREP Pre-Applicant AMS Access Request Form and submit a fee of $1000. The fee will provide access to the Accreditation Management System (AMS) Self-Study Report (SSR) template for a period of 2 years. If the SSR is submitted within the 2-year period, the $1000 fee will be credited toward the program’s application fee. If the SSR is not submitted within the 2-year period, a new fee will need to be submitted for continued access to the AMS SSR template. Only one access fee may be credited towards the program’s application fee when the SSR is submitted.