Complaint Form

Does this complaint pertain to an institution accredited by, or a candidate for accreditation by NWCCU?

YesNo

Does this complaint demonstrate non-compliance with NWCCU policies, accreditation standards, or requirements of affiliation, or non-compliance with the institution's own policies?

YesNo

The Commission can only review complaints that deal with non-compliance with NWCCU policies, accreditation standards, or requirements of affiliation, or non-compliance with an institution's own published policies. See the Commission's policy, Complaints Involving Member and Candidate Institutions.

Are you submitting this complaint on your own behalf?

YesNo

NWCCU policy states that complainants must submit all issues for only themselves, not others.  All requests made on behalf of others will not be reviewed.

Will you provide your identity and contact information (postal and e-mail addresses)?

YesNo

The Commission cannot accept anonymous complaints.

Does this complaint involve something other than a "business hold" on a transcript or degree?

YesNo

The Commission cannot intervene in financial disputes. If an institution refuses to release a transcript because of an outstanding financial obligation, the Commission cannot intervene on the student's behalf.

Does this complaint involve matters pertaining to admission, grades, granting or transferability of credits, application of academic policies, fees or other financial matters, disciplinary matters, contractual rights and obligations, personnel decisions (including tenure), or similar matters?

YesNo

The Commission cannot interpose itself in disputes between individuals and affiliated institutions in any matters involving admission, grades, granting or transferability of credits, application of academic policies, fees or other financial matters, contractual rights and obligations, personnel decisions (including tenure), or similar matters.  The Commission cannot intervene in collective bargaining disputes. Individual issues should be resolved through the institution's published grievance procedures. The Commission cannot seek any type of compensation, damages, readmission, or any other redress on an individual's or group's behalf.

Has more than one year passed since the completion of the institution's grievance process?

YesNo

Because of the need for information to be current, the Commission will not consider complaints if more than one year has passed.

Complaints received without this form completed in its entirety will not be processed.

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip or Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Telephone Number

Required in case the Commission is unable to reach the complainant via mail or e-mail. Please include area code.

Details of our standards, eligibility requirements and policies can be found on these pages:

2. Which areas below best describe the source of your complaint? (Note: You will be asked to provide additional detail)

Non-compliance with NWCCU standardsNon-compliance with NWCCU eligibility requirementsNon-compliance with NWCCU policies

When you click on the Submit button below, you will be directed to our e-signature tool to sign and date the form, at which point the form will be considered complete, and your submission will be processed.

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