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Institutional Accreditation

Leeward Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, at its meeting January 14-15, 2026, reviewed the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) and evidentiary materials submitted by Leeward Community College. The Commission also considered the Peer Review Team Report prepared by the peer review team that conducted its site visit to the College September 25-26, 2025. 

The purpose of this review was to determine whether the College continues to meet ACCJC’s Eligibility Requirements, Commission Policies, and Accreditation Standards. Upon consideration of the written information noted above, the Commission acted to Reaffirm Accreditation for seven years. 

Program Accreditation

Culinary Arts
The programs in Culinary Arts are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF), 6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste. 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 824-4468. To file a complaint with the ACFEF, visit www.acfchefs.org
Automotive Technology
The programs in Automotive Technology are accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) 1503 Edwards Ferry Road., NE Leesburg, VA 20176, (773) 669-6650, (773) 669-6677. To file a complaint with the ASEEF, email info@ASEeducationFoundation.org
Health Information Technology
The programs in Health Information Technology are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM), 233 N. Michigan Ave. 21st Floor. Chicago, IL 60601-5800, (312)233-1166. To file a complaint with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management visit www.cahiim.org/programs/complaint-process.
Teacher Education
The Teacher Education Alternative Certification for Career and Technical Education and the Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education programs are accredited as by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), P.O. Box 7511, Fairfax Station, VA 20039, (301) 276-5106. To file a complaint with AAQEP, email aaqep@aaqep.org or visit https://aaqep.org/complaint-policy