Accreditation Statement
Statement of Policy
Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho) and Ensign College are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 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 Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 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.
BYU-Pathway Worldwide is a non-accredited partner institution and online service provider within the educational system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides college preparatory courses to help prospective students throughout the world prepare for enrollment and succeed in the academic programs provided by BYU-Idaho and Ensign College.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.
APPROVER
System Exchange Team Executive Group (SETEG)
APPROVAL DATE
2022.09.26
POLICY STEWARD
System Liaison Officer
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
System Liaison Officer
APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all certificate and degree students.