UW News

April 8, 2021

Official notice: UW accreditation evaluation by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Next week, April 14-15, the University of Washington will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by its accrediting body, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This review will involve an assessment of the UW’s initiatives and efforts related to student success, its institutional effectiveness and mission, as well as governance, resources and capacity.

As part of this visit, the NWCCU will hold three open forums: one each for students, faculty and staff. Zoom links and passcodes will be sent to registrants the morning of the forum and posted to the provost’s website.

  • Faculty forum — 1 to 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 14. Faculty members interested in meeting with the evaluators should register here.
  • Student forum — 4 to 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 14. Students interested in meeting with the evaluators should register here.
  • Staff forum — 9 to 9:50 a.m., Thursday, April 15. Staff members interested in meeting with the evaluators should register here.