NWCCU
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
NWCCU stands for Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an academic abbreviation.
Institutional accreditor for colleges and universities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Its member institutions range from community colleges to research universities such as the University of Washington.
Example: Western Governors University, based in Utah, is accredited by the NWCCU.
Usage notes
NWCCU uses a seven-year accreditation cycle with mid-cycle evaluations. Like other formerly regional accreditors, it can now accredit institutions outside its traditional states. Accreditation status can be checked in the federal DAPIP database.
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