Policy A.3.i. Student Qualification as Graduate of Accredited Program

Policy A.3.i. Student Qualification as Graduate of Accredited Program. Graduates of a degree program receiving initial accredited status shall be considered graduates of a CACREP-accredited degree program if they received their degree within eighteen (18) months prior to when accreditation is granted. The degree program graduate must have completed the program of study that is granted accreditation.

Revised policy – Effective July 1, 2026

Policy A.3.i. Student Qualification as Graduate of Accredited Program. Graduates of a degree program receiving initial accredited status shall be considered graduates of a CACREP-accredited degree program if they received their degree within eighteen (18) months prior to when accreditation is granted. The degree program graduate must have completed the program of study that is granted accreditation.

In cases where the Board defers an accreditation decision and subsequently decides to grant initial accreditation, the 18-month period of retroactive recognition of graduates will be based on the date of the Board’s decision to grant initial accreditation, not the deferral date.

This individual policy is part of The CACREP 2024 Accreditation Policy Document.