Documents & Forms



All Documents

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
The Accreditation Process 1 All Institutions 12/2011
Initial Accreditation Process 1.1 All Institutions 12/2010
ACCET Standards for Accreditation 2 All Institutions 11/2010
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Vocational Institutions

(Word Doc)
3.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Avocational/Professional Development Institutions

(Word Doc)
3.2 Avocational Institutions 11/2010
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Dale Carnegie

(Word Doc)
3.3 Dale Carnegie Institutions 11/2010
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Intensive English Programs

(Word Doc)
3.4 Intensive English Programs 11/2010
Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) Template 3.IDL All Institutions 08/2010
Massage Therapy (MT) Template 3.MT Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Nursing & Allied Health (NAH) Template 3.NAH Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Occupational Associates Degree (OAD) Template 3.OAD Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Intensive English Programs (IEP) Template 3.IEP Intensive English Programs 08/2010
Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Template 3.VESL Vocational ESL Programs 08/2010
Foreign Language Training (FLT) Template 3.FLT Foreign Language Programs 12/2010
Application for Accreditation

(Word)

4 All Institutions 12/2011
Guidelines for the Utilization of External Consultants in the Accreditation Process 5 All Institutions 08/2007
Faculty/Administrative Personnel Form

(Fillable)
6 All Institutions 08/2010
Guidelines for On-Site Evaluation Teams 7 Team Evaluators / All Institutions 12/2009
Affirmation of Professionalism and Ethics 7.1 Team Evaluators / All Institutions 04/2009
Request for On-Site Visit

(Fillable)
8 All Institutions 08/2010
ACCET Visit Examination Team Report 9.3 All Institutions/ Team Evaluators 04/2006

Fee Schedule

10 All Institutions 01/2012
Policies and Practices of the Accrediting Commission 11 All Institutions 12/2011
ACCET Annual Reporting Requirements 12 All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Report and Data Verification

(fillable)

12.a All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Report and Enrollment Statistics

(Fillable)

12.b All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Completion and Placement Reporting

(Fillable)

12.c Vocational Institutions 12/2010
ACCET Reporting Requirements 14 All Institutions 12/2010
Bylaws 13 All Institutions 08/2011
Credit Hour and Clock Hour Policy 15 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Transfer of Credit Policy 16 Vocational Institutions 04/2010
ACCET Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 17 All Institutions 04/2011
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 18 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Checklist

(Fillable)
18.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Sample Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for Both Credit & Clock Hour Programs 18 Attachment Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Instructor Evaluation 19 Team Evaluators/ All Institutions 04/2011
Review of Instructional Materials 20 Team Evaluators/ All Institutions 04/2011
Change of Ownership and/or Control 22 All Institutions 12/2011
Application for Reinstatement of Accreditation Following a Change of Ownership or Control

(Fillable)
22.1 All Institutions 12/2011
Admissions Credentials/Ability to Benefit 23 Vocational Institutions 12/2007
Profile of Institutional Clientele and Programs

(Fillable)
24 Vocational Institutions 04/2009
Policy for Approval of a New or Revised Program/Course 25 All Institutions 04/2011
Application for Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) Program

(Fillable)
25.IDL All Institutions 04/2011
Application for Occupational Associate Degree (OAD) Program

(Fillable)
25.OAD Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Application for New or Revised Program/Course

(Fillable)
25.1 All Institutions 08/2010
Checklist for Application for New or Revised Program/Course

(Fillable)
25.2 All Institutions 04/2011
Employer Questionnaire and Program Overview

(Fillable)
25.3 Vocational Institutions 12/2009
Program Information Sheet

(Fillable)
25.4 All Institutions 08/2009
Course Information Sheet

(Fillable)
25.5 All Institutions 08/2009
Clock Hour Breakdown

(Fillable)
25.6a Institutions offering Clock Hour Programs 04/2011
Clock Hour and Credit Hour Breakdown

(Fillable)
25.6b Institutions offering Credit Hour programs 04/2011
Admissions Standards and Criteria 25.7 All Institutions 12/2009
Application for Clock Hour-to-Credit Hour Conversion

(Fillable)
25.8 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Application for Review of Clock Hour-To-Credit Hour Conversion Based on Work Outside of Class (e.g. Homework)

(Fillable)
25.9 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
On-Site Review of Assigned Credit Hours & Work Outside of Class

(Fillable)
25.10 Title IV Institutions, with Clock-to-Credit
Hour Conversion
12/2011
Review and Approval of Additional Locations 26 All Institutions 12/2010
Application for Branch Approval

(Fillable)
26.1 All Institutions 12/2008
Application for Auxiliary Classroom Approval

(Fillable)
26.2 All Institutions 12/2008
Application for Classroom Extension Approval

(Fillable)
26.3 All Institutions 08/2010
Change of Location Application

(Fillable)
26.4 All Institutions 04/2008
Application for Approval of Temporary/Seasonal Classroom for Intensive English Programs (IEPs)

(Fillable)
26.5 All Institutions 12/2010
Guidelines for Filing Financial Reports 27 All Institutions 08/2011
Specific Requirements for Filing Financial Reports 27.1 All Institutions 12/2011
Guidelines for Filing Financial Reports – Alternative Financial Reporting 27 Guidelines Avocational Institutions 08/2011
Alternative Financial Reporting

(Fillable)
27 Addendum Avocational Institutions 12/2011
Completion and Placement Policy 28 All Institutions 12/2010
Completion and Placement Statistics – Definitions 28.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2010
Completion & Placement Statistics – Form

(Fillable EXE)
28.1 Vocational Institutions 08/2009
Catalog Guidelines and Checklist

(Fillable)
29 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Enrollment Agreement Checklist

(Fillable)
29.1 Vocational Institutions 08/2011
Policies for Recruitment, Advertising, and Promotional Practices 30 All Institutions 08/2009
Cancellation and Refund Policy 31 All Institutions except Avocational ESL Institutions 12/2009
Cancellation and Refund Policy (Applicable to Students Enrolled in Avocational ESL Institutions) 31.ESL Avocational ESL Institutions 04/2010
Teach-Out/Closure Policy 32 All Institutions 04/2010
Definitions 33 All Institutions 08/2009
Policy on Contracting for Educational Delivery 34 All Institutions 04/2010
Policy on Attendance Requirements 35 All Institutions 04/2007
Leave of Absence Policy 36 All Institutions 12/2009
Change of Name Application

(Fillable)
37 All Institutions 12/2009
Approval Form for ACCET Documents, Policies, & Procedures 41 ACCET 01/1989
Steps to Follow for Reaccreditaton 45 All Institutions 12/2007
Policy on Adverse Actions and Other Negative Actions by Federal, State, and Other Accrediting Agencies 48 All Institutions 04/2010
Policy and Procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET Institution 49 All Institutions 08/2011
Notice to Students: ACCET Complaint Procedure 49.1 All Institutions 04/2008
Policy and procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET 49.2 All Institutions 08/2011
On-Site Financial Aid Review Checklist

(Fillable)
50FA Vocational Title IV Institutions 12/2010
On-Site Financial Review Checklist

(Fillable)
50FR All Institutions 12/2010
On-Site Immigration Compliance Checklist/Guidelines

(Fillable)
50I F-1/M-1 Authorized Institutions 12/2009
Inquiry Questionnaire NA All Institutions
Review Schedule NA All Institutions
Preparation Checklist for ACCET On-Site Evaluation Visits NA All Institutions 06/2009
Guidelines for Business Plans NA All Institutions 04/2011
Model Attendance Policy NA All Institutions
Expense Voucher NA Team Evaluators 06/2010
ACCET Conflict of Interest Policy Relative to Financial Transactions NA ACCET Commissioners 04/2011
QAV Report Form NA Commission Representatives 06/2009
Commission Code of Conduct Policy NA ACCET Commissioners 12/2011



ACCET Standards & Commission Policies

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
ACCET Standards for Accreditation 2 All Institutions 11/2010
The Accreditation Process 1 All Institutions 12/2011
Policies and Practices of the Accrediting Commission 11 All Institutions 12/2011
Bylaws 13 All Institutions 08/2010
Definitions 33 All Institutions 08/2009
Fee Schedule 10 All Institutions 01/2012
Commission Code of Conduct Policy NA ACCET Commissioners 12/2011



Initial & Reaccreditation

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Inquiry Questionnaire NA All Institutions
Initial Accreditation Process 1.1 All Institutions 12/2010
Review Schedule NA All Institutions
Application for Accreditaiton

(Word)

4 All Institutions 12/2011
Steps to Follow for Reaccreditaiton 45 All Institutions 12/2007
Guidelines for the Utilization of External Consultants in the Accreditation Process 5 All Institutions 08/2007



Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER)


Institutions being reviewed in April 2011 Review Cycle should use the old ASER set. Institutions being reviewed in August 2011 have a choice between the old and new sets, and institutions being reviewed in December 2011 and onwards must use the new ASER set.

Please note that documents below are provided for your reference and convenience only. Paper or CD ASER submissions will not be accepted after the April 2011 cycle; all ASERs must be submitted through AMS.

New ASERs
Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Vocational Institutions

(Word Doc)
3.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Avocational/Professional Development Institutions

(Word Doc)
3.2 Avocational Institutions 11/2010
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Dale Carnegie

(Word Doc)
3.3 Dale Carnegie Institutions 11/2010
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Intensive English Programs

(Word Doc)
3.4 Intensive English Programs 11/2010
Old ASERs
Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Vocational Institutions 3.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Avocational/Professional Development Institutions 3.2 Avocational Institutions 04/2008
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Dale Carnegie 3.3 Dale Carnegie Institutions 04/2008
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Intensive English Programs 3.2/ESL Combined Intensive English Programs 04/2008



Specific Templates

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) Template 3.IDL All Institutions 08/2010
Massage Therapy (MT) Template 3.MT Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Nursing & Allied Health (NAH) Template 3.NAH Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Occupational Associates Degree (OAD) Template 3.OAD Vocational Institutions 08/2010
Intensive English Programs (IEP) Template 3.IEP Intensive English Programs 08/2010
Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Template 3.VESL Vocational ESL Programs 08/2010
Foreign Language Training (FLT) Template 3.FLT Foreign Language Programs 12/2010



On-Site Examination Visits

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Request for On-Site Visit 8 All Institutions 08/2010
Preparation Checklist for ACCET On-Site Evaluation Visits NA All Institutions 06/2009
Guidelines for On-Site Evaluation Teams 7 Team Evaluators / All Institutions 12/2009
Affirmation of Professionalism and Ethics 7.1 Team Evaluators / All Institutions 04/2009
On-Site Financial Aid Review Checklist

(Fillable)
50FA Vocational Title IV Institutions 12/2010
On-Site Financial Review Checklist

(Fillable)
50FR All Institutions 12/2010
On-Site Immigration Compliance Checklist/Guidelines

(Fillable)
50I F-1/M-1 Authorized Institutions 12/2009
Instructor Evaluation 19 Team Evaluators/ All Institutions 04/2011
Review of Instructional Materials 20 Team Evaluators/ All Institutions 04/2011
Expense Voucher NA Team Evaluators 06/2010
ACCET Visit Examination Team Report 9.3 All Institutions/ Team Evaluators 04/2006
QAV Report Form NA Commission Representatives 06/2009


Institutional Reporting

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
ACCET Reporting Requirements 14 All Institutions 12/2010
ACCET Annual Reporting Requirements 12 All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Report and Data Verification

(fillable)
12.a All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Report and Enrollment Statistics

(Fillable)

12.b All Institutions 12/2010
Annual Completion and Placement Reporting

(Fillable)

12.c Vocational Institutions 12/2010
Guidelines for Filing Financial Reports 27 All Institutions 08/2011
Specific Requirements for Filing Financial Reports 27.1 All Institutions 12/2011
Guidelines for Filing Financial Reports – Alternative Financial Reporting 27 Guidelines Avocational Institutions 08/2011
Alternative Financial Reporting
(Fillable)
27 Addendum Avocational Institutions 12/2011
Completion and Placement Policy 28 All Institutions 12/2010
Completion and Placement Statistics – Definitions 28.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2010
Completion & Placement Statistics – Form

(Fillable EXE)
28.1 Vocational Institutions 08/2009



Change of Ownership/Control

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Change of Ownership and/or Control 22 All Institutions 12/2011
Application for Reinstatement of Accreditation Following a Change of Ownership or Control

(Fillable)
22.1 All Institutions 12/2011



New Sites, Site Relocations, Site Closures & Other Changes

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Review and Approval of Additional Locations 26 All Institutions 12/2010
Application for Branch Approval

(Fillable)
26.1 All Institutions 12/2008
Application for Auxiliary Classroom Approval

(Fillable)
26.2 All Institutions 12/2008
Application for Classroom Extension Approval

(Fillable)
26.3 All Institutions 08/2010
Change of Location Application

(Fillable)
26.4 All Institutions 04/2008
Application for Approval of Temporary/Seasonal Classroom for Intensive English Programs (IEPs)

(Fillable)
26.5 All Institutions 12/2010
Teach-Out/Closure Policy 32 All Institutions 04/2010
Change of Name Application

(Fillable)
37 All Institutions 12/2009



Programs/Courses

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Policy for Approval of a New or Revised Program/Course 25 All Institutions 4/2011
Application for Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) Program

(Fillable)
25.IDL All Institutions 04/2011
Application for Occupational Associate Degree (OAD) Program

(Fillable)
25.OAD Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Application for New or Revised Program/Course

(Fillable)
25.1 All Institutions 08/2010
Checklist for Application for New or Revised Program/Course

(Fillable)
25.2 All Institutions 04/2011
Employer Questionnaire and Program Overview

(Fillable)
25.3 Vocational Institutions 12/2009
Program Information Sheet

(Fillable)
25.4 All Institutions 08/2009
Course Information Sheet

(Fillable)
25.5 All Institutions 08/2009
Clock Hour Breakdown

(Fillable)
25.6a Institutions offering Clock Hour Programs 04/2011
Clock Hour and Credit Hour Breakdown

(Fillable)
25.6b Institutions offering Credit Hour programs 04/2011
Admissions Standards and Criteria 25.7 All Institutions 12/2009
Application for Clock Hour-to-Credit Hour Conversion

(Fillable)
25.8 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Application for Review of Clock Hour-To-Credit Hour Conversion Based on Work Outside of Class (e.g. Homework)

(Fillable)
25.9 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Admissions Credentials/Ability to Benefit 23 Vocational Institutions 12/2007
Profile of Institutional Clientele and Programs

(Fillable)
24 Vocational Institutions 04/2009
Policy on Contracting for Educational Delivery 34 All Institutions 04/2010
Faculty/Administrative Personnel Form

(Fillable)
6 All Institutions 08/2010



Attendance & Student Progress

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Policy on Attendance Requirements 35 All Institutions 04/2007
Model Attendance Policy All Institutions
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 18 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Checklist

(Fillable)
18.1 Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Sample Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for Both Credit & Clock Hour Programs 18 Attachment Vocational Institutions 12/2011
Leave of Absence Policy 36 All Institutions 12/2009
ACCET Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 17 All Institutions 04/2011



Recruitment/Enrollment

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Policies for Recruitment, Advertising, and Promotional Practices 30 All Institutions 08/2009
Catalog Guidelines and Checklist
(Fillable)
29 Vocational Institutions 04/2011
Cancellation and Refund Policy 31 All Institutions except Avocational ESL Institutions 12/2009
Cancellation and Refund Policy (Applicable to Students Enrolled in Avocational ESL Institutions) 31.ESL Avocational ESL Institutions 04/2010
Enrollment Agreement Checklist

(Fillable)
29.1 Vocational Institutions 08/2011
Transfer of Credit Policy 16 Vocational Institutions 04/2010



Complaints & Adverse Actions

Document Name ▲▼ Document Number ▲▼ Pertinent to ▲▼ Revision Date ▲▼
Policy on Adverse Actions and Other Negative Actions by Federal, State, and Other Accrediting Agencies 48 All Institutions 04/2010
Policy and Procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET Institution 49 All Institutions 08/2011
Notice to Students: ACCET Complaint Procedure 49.1 All Institutions 04/2008
Policy and procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET 49.2 All Institutions 08/2011