Is a team visit required for most substantive changes?
An on-site committee visit is required within 6 months after initiation of for the following changes: (a) the initiation of an off-campus site at which a student can earn 50% or more of the credits in an educational program (Note: If an institution has more than 3 approved off-campus sites and has demonstrated effective oversight of off-campus locations, a visit may be delayed until the 5th year of the decennial review); (b) the initiation of a branch campus; (c) the initiation of a change in governance or ownership; (d) the initiation of a merger or consolidation; and (e) the initiation of courses or degrees at a more advanced level. Other changes may require a visit if a more in-depth evaluation beyond the prospectus appears to be warranted.
