Accreditation Standards Revision

In accordance with the NAAB 2020 Procedures for Accreditation, NAAB conducts a broad revision of the accreditation criteria every eight years. This comprehensive revision effort marks an opportunity for the NAAB community to take a thoughtful and forward-looking approach to architectural accreditation standards. As part of our commitment to transparency, NAAB is pleased to provide continuous updates to keep the public informed of its accreditation criteria revision process.

Updates

NAAB Standards Revision Input Session at ACSA Annual Meeting - Mar 27, 2026

NAAB convened an input session at the ACSA Annual Meeting as part of the ongoing standards revision process. Educators and academic leaders shared perspectives on the current Conditions for Accreditation and discussed priorities for the next iteration of the standards.

This session is part of NAAB’s broader, structured listening approach, which includes a stakeholder survey and additional input sessions to ensure broad and meaningful engagement.
  

NAAB Standards Revision Stakeholder Input - Feb 18, 2026

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NAAB Announces Members of the Standards Revision Committee - Feb 13, 2026

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Call for NAAB At-Large Standards Revision Committee Member Nominations - Nov 6, 2025

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NAAB Announces Accreditation Standards Revision Process - Oct 30, 2025

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Projected Timeline

Nov 5-Dec 5, 2025

Call for applications to Standards Revision Committee (SRC).

Feb-Sep 2026

Standards Revision Committee conducts research, collects feedback, begins writing draft criteria.

Oct-Dec 2026

Board of Directors reviews and approves draft accreditation criteria.

Jan-Mar 2027

Public comment period on draft accreditation criteria.

Mar-Sep 2027

Standards Revision Committee collects additional feedback and continues writing.

Oct-Dec 2027

Board of Directors reviews and approves final accreditation criteria.

Jan 1, 2028

New Accreditation Criteria published.

Jan 1, 2029

New Accreditation Criteria go into effect.