CHEA Recognition Policy and Procedures  

CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition (2021)
(The CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition (2021) were approved by the CHEA Board of Directors at its October 4, 2021, meeting with an implementation date of January 1, 2022. Please direct all questions regarding the new CHEA Standards and Procedures for Recognition to [email protected].)

2019 Recognition Policy  

1998, 2006 and 2010 Policies (for information only)

Resources for Accrediting Organizations Recognized by CHEA or Seeking Recognition  

Steps in the Recognition Review Process (February 2022)

Frequently Asked Questions: CHEA Recognition of Accrediting Organizations (February 2022)

CHEA's New Standards and Procedures for Recognition and Timeline for Implementation (December 2021) 

Application Narrative Form (August 2023)

Alternate Application Narrative Form for Continuing Recognition (August 2023)

Grievance Form (July 2022)

Interim Report Form (January 2022)

Scope Change Form (January 2022)

Substantive Change Form (January 2022)

CHEA Arbitration Program (May 2023)

CHEA Tutorials for Accrediting Organizations (May 2023) 

Resources for International Accrediting Organizations Recognized by CHEA or Seeking Recognition

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Opens Recognition to International Higher Education Accreditation 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  

Committee on Recognition Members  

CHEA/USDE Recognition (Chart)