Prospective Applicant Accreditation Training
Every school completes a four-stage training before submitting a Part I Application.
Self-guided study
Read the MEAC Accreditation Handbook and learn about our standards and the value of accreditation. Contact the Director of Accreditation to access materials.
Live session
Live session on best practices in accreditation. Invitation-only for schools that have completed Stage One.
Readiness assessment
Detailed self-conducted readiness assessment using materials provided after Stage Two.
One-on-one meeting
Meeting with the Director of Accreditation to review the assessment and decide on next steps. Part I Application provided after this meeting.
Six steps to accreditation
Complete Prospective Applicant Training
All four stages of the training must be completed before a Part I Application is issued.
Submit Part I Application
Part I Applications are accepted in February and August only. Up to two applicants per cycle are selected based on readiness.
Conduct self-evaluation
Using materials provided after Part I approval, the school conducts a thorough self-evaluation against all ten MEAC standards.
Submit Part II (Self-Evaluation Report)
The completed self-evaluation is submitted to MEAC for peer review. The review process typically takes several months.
Host a site visit
A team of trained reviewers visits the school to verify the self-evaluation and assess compliance with MEAC standards first-hand.
Accreditation decision
The Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) reviews all materials and issues a decision: accreditation, pre-accreditation, or denial with remediation.