2022 EPAS Accreditation Toolkit

2022 EPAS Accreditation Toolkit 

This toolkit encompasses the accreditation materials for the 2022 EPAS for baccalaureate and master's programs.

Resources for Baccalaureate and Master's programs:

• 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS)
• 2022 EPAS Interpretation Guide 
• Accreditation Policy Handbook
• 2022 EPAS Accreditation Team Approach Grid  
• Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Information (ADEI)
• Document Formatting & Submission Requirements (Policy 4.7) 
• Guidance to Programs for Regional Accreditation
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Program Outcomes (Accreditation Standard 5.0.3) Information
• Crosswalk - 2015 to 2022 EPAS

For Accredited Programs:

• Reaffirmation Fees and Related Expenses
• Reaffirmation Eligibility Application
• Required Self-Study Template
• Substantive Change Proposal Template
• Required Forms and Sample Forms (below)
• Program Response Templates (below)

For New Applicant, Pre-Candidate, Candidate Programs:

• Candidacy Eligibility Application
• Candidacy Fees and Related Expenses
• Benchmark Grid - Updated December 2024
• Required Benchmark Templates:
  • Required Benchmark 1 Template
  • Required Benchmark 2 Template
  • Required Benchmark 3/Initial Accreditation Self-Study Template
• Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application
• Required Forms and Sample Forms (below)
• Program Response Templates (below)

Required Forms and Sample Forms:

The following forms are embedded in each required template linked above. Samples are provided below to assist programs in completing these forms.

• Form AS 3.1.2 - Generalist Curriculum Matrix
  • Sample Form AS 3.1.2
• Specialized Practice Competencies
  • Sample AS M3.2.1 Specialized Practice Competencies 
• Form AS M3.2.4 - Specialized Curriculum Matrix 
  • Sample Form AS M3.2.4
• Form AS 4.2.1 - Faculty Summary Form 
  • Sample Form AS 4.2.1
• Faculty Data Form 
• Form AS 4.4.1 - Budget Form
  • Sample Form AS 4.4.1
• Form AS 4.4.3 - Library Report 
• Form AS 5.0.1(a) - Student Achievement Assessment Plan 
  • Sample Form AS 5.0.1(a)
• Form AS 5.0.1(b) - Student Achievement Assessment Outcomes
  • Sample Form AS 5.0.1(b)
• Form AS B5.0.1(d) - Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes - Baccalaureate
  • Sample Form AS B5.0.1(d)
• Form AS M5.0.1(d) - Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes - Master's
  • Sample Form AS M5.0.1(d)
• Form 5.0.3 - Program Outcomes Assessment
  • Sample Form 5.0.3

Program Response & Report Templates:

• Program Response to the Site Visit Report Template (Reaffirmation Only)
• Program Response to the Candidacy Visit Report Template (Candidacy Only)
• Program Response to the Modified Site Visit Report Template
• Deferral Response Template
• Progress Report Template
• Restoration Report Template