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Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an Accredited Washington State College
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the associate and bachelor degree level.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution's accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 558-4224
Upcoming Evaluation
TBD
Past Evaluations
- LWTech Mid-Cycle Self-Evaluation Report, September 15, 2022 (Document Coming Soon)
- LWTech Self Evaluation, August 16, 2019 (Document Coming Soon)
- LWTech Self Evaluation Appendices, August 16, 2019 (Document Coming Soon)
- Electronic Repository
- Comprehensive Peer Evaluation Report October 21, 2019
- NWCCU Letter Reaffirming Accreditation February 6, 2020
- Ad-Hoc Report October 12, 2015 (Document Coming Soon)
- NWCCU Letter Accepting Ad-Hoc Report February 12, 2016
- Year Three Report September 4, 2014 (Document Coming Soon)
- Year Three Appendix September 4, 2014 (Document Coming Soon)
- Mid-Cycle Report September 4, 2014
- Mid-Cycle Appendix September 4, 2014 (Document Coming Soon)
- Mid-Cycle Peer Evaluation Report October 13, 2014 (Document Coming Soon)
- NWCCU Response to Midcycle Evaluation February 2, 2015
- Year One Report September 11, 2012
- Year One Appendix September 11, 2012 (Document Coming Soon)
- Year One Peer Evaluation Report December 7, 2012 (Document Coming Soon)
- NWCCU Letter Reaffirming Accreditation February 5, 2013
In 2010, the college began a comprehensive self-evaluation and was visited by an evaluation team in October, 2011. The self-evaluation report and the results of this evaluation are available below; ultimately the college's accreditation was reaffirmed at the associate degree level and affirmed at the baccalaureate level:
- LWTech Self Evaluation September 1, 2011 (Document Coming Soon)
- LWTech Self Evaluation Appendices September 1, 2011 (Document Coming Soon)
- Comprehensive Peer Evaluation Findings and Conclusions October, 2011 (Document Coming Soon)
- NWCCU Letter of Accreditation February 3, 2012
LWTech's accreditation was reaffirmed at the associate degree level by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities following an evaluation in October, 2009. The following documents provide further information on this evaluation and its results:
- Focused Interim Report September 16, 2009
- Focused Interim Evaluation October 7-8, 2009
- Reaffirmation of Accreditation, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities letter to LWTech February 5, 2013
Specialized Accreditation/Certification
Several of LWTech's technical programs enjoy accreditation or certification status by state or national organizations.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Documents: (coming soon)
- Dental Assisting Accreditation Letter - February 2017
Documents: (coming soon)
- American Culinary Federation Annual Report - April 2019
- Grant of Accreditation Letter - July 2016
American Board of Funeral Service Education
Documents: (coming soon)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
Documents: (coming soon)
- Continuing Accreditation Letter - February 2017
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Documents: (coming soon)
- Grant of Accreditation Letter - March 2016
- Site Visit Report - October 2015
- LWTech Self-Study - August 2015
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Documents: (coming soon)
- Site Visit Report - April 2016
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Documents: (coming soon)
- Accreditation Reaffirmation - November 2016
- Site Visit Report - August 2016
Specialty accreditation/certification indicates that these programs meet industry standards for preparing our students to be job ready.
Specialized Requirements for Employment
Several of LWTech's programs require additional steps to be job ready.
| Program | Additional Steps |
|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Take and Pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Dental Hygiene | Take and Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Funeral Service Education | Take and Pass the National Board Exam Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Medical Assisting | Take and Pass the CMA (AAMA) Exam |
| Nursing | Take and Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Take and Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Take and Pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) |