• UNLV is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Here you can find information about the regional accreditation process.

  • The NWCCU has developed standards that articulate the quality and effectiveness expected of accredited institutions. Institutions are asked to use these standards to demonstrate continuous improvement. The current standards can be found here.

  • Here you can find information about accreditation for specific programs at UNLV.

  • The Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs now offers additional grants and awards to encourage campuswide participation in the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accreditation process as well as recognize, reward, and encourage the development of innovative projects that focus on mission fulfillment at various levels.