Lane Community College is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
About Accreditation at Lane
Lane Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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 that has the necessary resources available 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.
Institutional Accreditation Reaffirmed
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities reaffirmed LCC's accreditation status, following an extensive review that concluded in October of 2021. LCC's next Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness Report and peer evaluator visit will begin in 2028.
Accreditation Documents
- Peer Evaluation Report - October 2021
- Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness Report - August 2021
- NWCCU Response to Policies, Regulations, & Financial Review Report - July 2021
- Revised Policies, Regulations & Financial Review Report - March 2021
- Policies, Regulations & Financial Review Report - September 2020
- 2018 NWCCU Acceptance of Mid-cycle Report
- 2017 Mid-cycle Report
- 2017 Peer Evaluator Response
- 2016 Ad Hoc Report
- 2016 Ad Hoc Report - NWCCU acceptance letter
- 2016 NWCCU Acceptance of year one Self-Evaluation report
- 2015 Year One Self-Evaluation Report
- 2015 NWCCU Reaffirmation of LCC Accreditation
- 2014 Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report
- 2014 Year Seven Peer Evaluator Report
- 2014 Year Seven Response to Evaluator Report
Programmatic Accreditations
Below is a list of Lane’s programs that maintain specialized accreditation, certification or approval from professional organizations such as the Oregon State Board of Nursing. These processes help ensure we offer quality education and prepare students for a recognized profession. In some cases, for example, programmatic accreditation ensures that students meet professional licensure requirements by reviewing the quality of curriculum and program content.
Automotive Technology is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation within the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
101 Blue Seal Drive, SE, Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-669-6650
Aviation Maintenance is approved under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
866-835-5322
Both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene are accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
800-232-6108
Diesel Technology is evaluated, accredited and certified through the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation.
The Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation
650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305
Schaumburg, IL 60173
630-574-0650
Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Flight Training are approved under Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
866-835-5322
Medical Assistant is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
The Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Paramedicine is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Paramedic and EMT Programs are accredited and approved by the State of Oregon Department of Education, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
State of Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
3225 25th Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5690
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305
800-999-278
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Program (CoARC Program #200707) at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Contact Us
Inquiries regarding Lane's accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities may be directed to our Accreditation Liaison Officer, Shelley Tinkham, tinkhams@lanecc.edu
Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558‐4224
www.nwccu.org
4000 E. 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405