Third Party Comments

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) invites faculty, staff, students, board members, members of the public, and other stakeholders to submit third-party comments regarding institutions undergoing ACCJC review. Third-party comments assist the Commission in its review process and provide information concerning an institution’s ability to meet ACCJC Eligibility Requirements and Standards.

Third-party comments may be submitted as the Commission considers an institution’s application for candidacy, initial accreditation, or reaffirmation of accreditation. When an institution is undergoing a review, the Commission requires the institution’s chief executive officer to notify the campus community and public of the opportunity and process for submitting third-party comments.

ACCJC accepts third-party comments at any time. However, to ensure that applicable comments can be evaluated by the peer review team, comments should be received by Commission staff no later than five weeks before the peer review team’s focused site visit. Institutions will be provided with an opportunity to review applicable third-party comments.

To determine the date of an institution’s comprehensive evaluation visit, refer to the institution’s listing in the ACCJC Directory of Institutions or the schedule of upcoming peer review visits.

Third-party comments may be submitted using the online form below or by mail. When submitting a comment by mail, please address it as follows:

Third-Party Comment on [Institution Name]
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
428 J Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814

An individual with a complaint regarding an institution’s ability to meet ACCJC eligibility requirements or standards should refer to the ACCJC Complaint Process. ACCJC cannot intervene in disputes between institutions and individuals, including faculty, students, or others. Complaints are not considered as part of ACCJC’s third-party comment process.