Is an accredited institution allowed to establish a branch campus? What are the requirements for doing so?
Only accredited institutions are allowed to establish a branch campus. To do so, prior authorization from ACAOM is required. An institution interested in establishing a branch must submit a detailed and extensive substantive change report that includes the information and documentation specified in ACAOM’s branch campus policy. If the Commission approves the branch, the branch will be site-visited within six months of its establishment.
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