Spring 2025

Reminder: Call for Public Comment

On February 27, 2025, the NAAB Board of Directors published a call for public comment on proposed revisions to the NAAB Procedures for Accreditation. The proposed revisions align the timeline for student work collection with the narrative in the APR and introduce a policy that provides programs with an opportunity to request a temporary variance from the Conditions due to unexpected circumstances. The public call is open February 27−March 29, 2025.

Click here for more information and to leave feedback on the proposed changes to the Procedures.

Changes to NAAB Conditions

Following a public comment, at its December 2024 meeting the NAAB Board of Directors approved changes to the 2020 Conditions for Accreditation: 5.6 Physical Resources, 6.4 Public Access to Accreditation Reports and Related Documents, and 6.5 Admissions and Advising. These changes reflect a reduced administrative burden on programs related to reports and documents required to be made public and provide flexibility for programs in their compliance with changes in federal and state treatment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additionally, the 2020 Procedures for Accreditation were updated to align with the revised Conditions. Updated Conditions, Procedures, and Guidelines are available here.

Accreditation Updates

Upcoming Accreditation Trainings

NAAB is excited to announce three new accreditation training sessions for programs. Each session will be a live, online event and will be offered twice, with time for discussion and Q&A.

Wrapping Up Your APR

• 4/22/2025, 11am−1pm ET
• 5/8/2025, 4pm−6pm ET

Learn more and register here. 

Hosting a Site Visit

• 4/29/2025, 4pm−6pm ET
• 5/15/2025, 11am−1pm ET

Learn more and register here. 

Completing Your Program’s Annual Report

• 7/10/2025, 10am−11:30am ET
• 7/15/2025, 4pm−5:30pm ET

Learn more and register here. 

Recap: NAAB at AIAS Forum 2025

NAAB had the pleasure of attending the AIAS Forum on January 9-10, 2025, in Austin, TX. The AIAS Forum is the annual conference dedicated to design and career development for architecture students.

NAAB is proud to be one of the few accrediting bodies that actively involves student perspectives on these important teams, ensuring that students have a voice in the accreditation process.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the next generation of architects and engage in meaningful conversations about the value of student involvement in accreditation!

Become a NAAB Site Visitor!

NAAB site visitors are a vital part of the accreditation process, serving as the eyes and ears of NAAB’s Board of Directors and contributing their time, expertise, and passion for excellence in architectural education. 

Interested in applying? Visit our Volunteer with NAAB page for more information. 

Join the Conversation!

NAAB’s new online communities provide NAAB's stakeholders with opportunities to share resources and tools, brainstorm a problem, ask for advice, and discuss issues among peers.

If you are a director of a NAAB-accredited or candidate program, a member of the faculty or staff of an accredited or candidate program, or a member of NAAB’s pool of volunteer site visitors and have not received an invitation or need assistance accessing your account, please email us at accreditation@naab.org.

Mark Your Calendars: Accreditation "Office Hours"

Join us for accreditation "Office Hours", offered twice monthly!



Office Hours is an open forum to discuss challenges, ask questions, and share experiences about accreditation with the NAAB accreditation staff and your colleagues.

• 12pm to 1pm ET on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
• 4pm to 5pm ET on the 4th Thursday of each month.

Pre-register to attend upcoming sessions on the accreditation Workshops and Program Trainings page of our website. Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link.