Resources for Accrediting Organizations
CHEA Recognition Policy and Procedures
CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition (2025)
(The CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition were approved by the CHEA Board of Directors at its September 29, 2025, meeting. Please direct all questions regarding the CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition to [email protected].)
1998, 2006 and 2010 and 2019 Policies (for information only)
Resources for Accrediting Organizations Recognized by CHEA or Seeking Recognition
Steps in the Recognition Review Process (March 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions: CHEA Recognition of Accrediting Organizations (April 2026)
Application Narrative Form (April 2026)
Alternate Application Narrative Form for Continuing Recognition (April 2026)
Grievance Form (April 2026)
Interim Report Form (March 2026)
Scope Change Form (April 2026)
Substantive Change Form (April 2026)
CHEA Arbitration Program (May 2023)
CHEA Tutorials for Accrediting Organizations (May 2023)
Resources for International Accrediting Organizations Recognized by CHEA or Seeking Recognition
Application Narrative Form for International Accrediting Organizations
Guidelines for the Application and Recognition Process for International Accrediting Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions: CHEA Recognition of International Accrediting Organizations
General Information about CHEA Recognition and Recognized Accrediting Organizations
Directory of CHEA Recognized Accreditors
Recognition Decision Summaries