
Program Accreditation
Learn more about specific accreditations earned and maintained by Kirkwood career programs.
To ensure the quality of your education, Kirkwood follows the criteria established by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in partnership with state and federal governments.
Accreditation by HLC means:
Program Accreditation
Learn more about specific accreditations earned and maintained by Kirkwood career programs.
Consumer Information
Find key data about Kirkwood's student achievement outcomes, federal loan default rates, and more.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Find information about our nondiscrimination policy as well as information about where to submit complaints.
Standard Pathways | |||
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Prepare Assurance Filing | 2020 – 2023 | ||
Comprehensive Evaluation | 2024 | ||
Prepare Assurance Filing | 2025 – 2029 | ||
Comprehensive Evaluation For Reaffirmation of Accreditation | 2030 | ||
The purpose of state accreditation is to confirm that each of Iowa’s community colleges are offering educational opportunities and services consistent with state standards, as prescribed by Iowa Code section 260C.48 and Iowa Administrative Code 281-IAC 24. The process also assures the public that its tax-supported educational institutions are operating at expected levels of efficiency and effectiveness.
More about the Iowa Department of Education
Visit Schedule
The next Iowa Department of Education visit is in 2025.
Patrick Clemence
Accreditation Liaison Officer
Executive Director Of Institutional Effectiveness
236 Nielson Hall
Patrick.Clemence@Kirkwood.edu
319-398-7631
Dr. Connie Thurman
Chief Officer, Institutional Effectiveness
236 Nielson Hall
Connie.Thurman@Kirkwood.edu