Workshops and Program Trainings NAAB-accredited and applicant programs are encouraged to seek out training and professional development opportunities geared toward program improvement. Such programs may be available through a number of professional organizations both inside and outside of the...
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As part of our continued commitment to delivering excellence in architectural accreditation, NAAB is pleased to announce its formal pursuit of recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . Please see CHEA’s call for public comment here . Pursuit of CHEA...
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is aware that, as part of a rulemaking to implement provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the U.S. Department of Education will propose a new definition of a “professional degree” program. As proposed, the new definition will not include...
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening the accreditation process, the NAAB Board of Directors has expanded and refined its interpretations of the 2020 Conditions for Accreditation . Developed in response to questions and feedback from programs and visiting teams, the new...
At its meeting in October 24-26, 2025, the Board of Directors elected the 2025 officers and new directors. Congratulations to the newly elected Officers and Directors! 2026 NAAB Officers The following individuals will serve as Officers January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. ...
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NAAB continually evolves, responding to changes in the landscape for architecture education and improving the way we serve programs, students, volunteers and the public. NAAB considers input from stakeholders to be an important component of any process of revision to the Conditions or Procedures...
November 6, 2025 NAAB invites nominations for at-large members to serve on the Standards Revision Committee (SRC) — an ad hoc body that will guide the development of the revision of NAAB’s accreditation criteria ( 2020 Conditions and 2020 Procedures ). This is a unique...
October 30, 2025 In accordance with the NAAB 2020 Procedures for Accreditation , NAAB announces the revision of its accreditation criteria ( 2020 Conditions and 2020 Procedures ). This comprehensive revision effort marks an opportunity for the NAAB community to take a thoughtful and...