Category: Accreditation News

PNWU Receives Maximum 10-Year Accreditation for College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences announced today that its College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) has been granted full 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the longest accreditation cycle awarded and a distinction reserved for institutions demonstrating exceptional strength and stability. While seven-year accreditation is the national standard for osteopathic medical…Continue Reading PNWU Receives Maximum 10-Year Accreditation for College of Osteopathic Medicine

A Defining Moment

As PNWU’s Inaugural Class of Occupational Therapists Prepare for Graduation, the Program Hits a Major Milestone: Full Accreditation On a bright and hopeful spring morning, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy proudly celebrated a monumental achievement. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) officially completed its review of the…Continue Reading A Defining Moment

PNWU School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation from CODA

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Thanks to the dedication and contributions of team members and partners, Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine (PNWU-SDM) is ready to accept applications for our inaugural Class of 2029. The SDM will accept up to 36 Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students to begin in Fall 2025. Accepting students for dental education requires initial…Continue Reading PNWU School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation from CODA

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to Visit PNWU for Seven-Year Accreditation Evaluation

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As part of the regular accreditation cycle, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will conduct a site visit to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) on Oct. 2-4, 2024. During their time on our Yakima campus, their review team will meet with students, faculty, staff, and board of trustee members to evaluate…Continue Reading Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to Visit PNWU for Seven-Year Accreditation Evaluation