Assessment and Accreditation
Notice: Invitation for Public Comment
As a part of its mission to offer high-quality degrees and certifications, Montana State University Billings is accredited by the (NWCCU).
In conjunction with the university鈥檚 seven-year cycle of review, NWCCU will conduct a comprehensive accreditation visit at MSU Billings on Oct. 8-10, 2025. The NWCCU review team will evaluate MSU Billings on standards focusing on student success, institutional effectiveness and mission, as well as governance, resources and capacity.
Accreditation represents that an institution is satisfactorily achieving its mission and educational purposes and meets the NWCCU standards of quality and effectiveness. The reviewers will meet with students, faculty, and staff, to provide a holistic assessment of the university.
MSU Billings has been accredited by the NWCCU since 1932. The most recent review was completed in 2018, resulting in a reaffirmation of accreditation status in 2019.
In preparation for the review, NWCCU invites substantive comments from the public regarding the university鈥檚 qualification for accreditation. All third-party comments must be received by the NWCCU by September 28, 2025. Comments may be submitted directly to the NWCCU electronically via its . Signed written comments can be mailed to the NWCCU at:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Ave NE
Suite 200
Redmond, WA 98052
Accreditation at MSU Billings
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Academic Accreditation: 啾咪漫画 is accredited by the (NWCCU). Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the NWCCU 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 NWCCU 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鈥檚 accredited status by the NWCCU should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Accreditation Documents