Resources
Be sure to reference the most recent version of all Commission resources. ACAHM uses Jotform for digital forms. As such, some links may open to an external website.
| Standards and Criteria | Updated |
|---|---|
| Official ACAHM Comprehensive Standards and Criteria |
20-Feb-2024 |
| Reference Copy - ACAHM Comprehensive Standards and Criteria | 20-Feb-2024 |
| Institutional Resources | |
| Document Submission Instructions | 20-Dec-2024 |
| ACAHM EDvera User Manual | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Self-Study Resources | |
| Self-Study Guide [for self-study process and preparation] | 06-Aug-2024 |
| Self-Study Report Supporting Document List | 06-Aug-2024 |
| Program Competency Map Forms | 01-Aug-2024 |
| Site Visitor / Site Visit Resources | |
| Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics Guide | 24-Jan-2024 |
| Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement | 21-Feb-2024 |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form | 21-Feb-2024 |
| Legal and Regulatory Compliance Checklist | 20-Feb-2024 |
| Program Performance Data Thresholds | 21-Feb-2024 |
| Site Visit Manual [for institutions and site visitors] | 24-Jan-2024 |
| Commissioner Resources | |
| ACAHM Commissioner Manual | 24-April-2024 |
| Forms | |
| ACAHM Complaint Form | 11-Feb-2024 |
| Teach-Out Plan Form | 28-Jun-2024 |
Position Papers
The Commission issues position papers from time to time, regarding issues or questions of interest to accredited/pre-accredited programs and institutions. Position papers are not official statements of the Commission, and do not supersede Commission policies, standards, criteria or other official documents.
| Resource | Updated |
|---|---|
| ACAHM-accreditable Doctoral Programs | 20-Feb-2024 |
| Compliance with Out-of-State Educational Activities | 23-Jan-2024 |
| Crisis Communications | 22-Apr-2025 |
| EAM Bachelor’s Degrees | 11-Jan-2024 |
| English Language Courses and Programs | 11-Jan-2024 |
| Entry-Level Professional Doctoral Program Admissions | 23-Jan-2024 |
| Faculty and Guest Lecturer Clarification | 23-Jan-2024 |
| Guidelines for Developing Certificate Program Accreditation Requirements | 23-Jan-2024 |
| Multi-Purpose Institution Clarification | 11-Jan-2024 |
| Off-Campus Clinical Training | 21-Feb-2024 |
| Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | 11-Jan-2024 |
| Title IV Eligibility for Graduate and Professional Students | 23-Jan-2024 |