Accreditation Review Process and Timeline
WSCUC Accreditation Review Processes
- Expression of Interest (EOI): International institutions are invited to submit an EOI to initiate the accreditation process.
- Eligibility: the institution meets the 16 Eligibility Criteria at a minimum level.
- Candidacy: the institution meets all the Standards at a minimum level. Candidacy is not accreditation and does not ensure eventual accreditation; it means that an institution is progressing toward accreditation.
- Initial Accreditation: the institution has met the 39 Standards at a substantial level. It is awarded for up to six years before the next review. An onsite visit is required before awarding the Initial Accreditation.
Accreditation Milestones
The following timeline represents the stages that Qatar University is following to achieve institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Qatar University has applied for Eligibility with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC has reviewed the application and determined that Qatar University is eligible to proceed with an application for Initial Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with WSCUC, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation; it is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed to be reviewed for Initial Accreditation with WSCUC. The first visit for achieving Initial Accreditation must take place within five years of being granted Eligibility. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at www.wscuc.org or at 510-748-9001.
Upcoming Milestones:
- WSCUC Mock Visit: September 4th – 8th, 2022
To view the schedule for the WSCUC Mock visit, please click here
- WSCUC Official Visit: October 25th – 27th, 2022
To view the schedule for the WSCUC Official visit, please click here
