Reaffirmation Process

• For baccalaureate and master's programs: 2022 EPAS self-study materials and resources 
• For practice doctorate programs: 2025 Practice Doctorate Standards self-study materials and resources

Site visits are an integral step of the reaffirmation process. During the site visit, programs host a site visitor and clarify outstanding questions from the CSWE Board of Accreditation (BOA). Site visitors operate under the authority of the CSWE-BOA and visit accredited social work programs to gather information related to the accreditation standards based on questions provided by the BOA.

Review policies 6.6 - 6.8 in the Accreditation Policy Handbook to learn more about reaffirmation site visits.

Site Visit Planning Form

• Reaffirmation Site Visit Planning Form—June Agenda: This form is due June 1 for programs reviewed for reaffirmation of accreditation at the June Board of Accreditation Meeting with a self-study review at the preceding October BOA meeting. 
• Reaffirmation Site Visit Planning Form–October Agenda: This form is due October 1 for programs reviewed for reaffirmation of accreditation at the October Board of Accreditation Meeting with a self-study review at the preceding February BOA meeting
• Reaffirmation Site Visit Planning Form—February Agenda: This form is due February 1 for programs reviewed for reaffirmation of accreditation at the February Board Accreditation Meeting with a self-study review at the preceding June BOA meeting. 

Important Dates for Programs

• At least 60 days before the visit - The program must make contact with the site visitor and inquire about any accommodations needed
• At least 30 days before the visit - The program has sent the self-study to the site visitor via email. The program ensures travel is finalized for the visit (if applicable). The program and visitor agree upon a contingency plan for the visit, in case of emergency
• At least 1 week before the visit - The program and visitor agree upon a site visit schedule 

General Questions: The site visitor will ask at least one general question to program stakeholders for each accreditation standard from this bank of questions.

Letter of Instruction Samples: 
For baccalaureate and master's programs, see the Sample Letter of Instruction (LOI), 2022 EPAS.

Site Visit Schedule Samples:
For baccalaureate and master's programs, see the Sample Site Visit Schedule (in-person), and the Sample Site Visit Schedule (virtual).

• Key Personnel: Primary Contact, Program Director, Field Director, President/Chancellor, Optional Additional Program Designees
• Program Mailing Address
• Additional fields displayed on the Directory of Accredited Programs:
  • Social Work Program Website URL Update
  • Public Program Email Update
  • Public Program Phone Number Update
  • Assessment Data URL Update
  • Update to EPAS the Program Operates Under
  • Plan of Study Update
  • Area of Specialized Practice Update
  • Certificates Offered Update
  • Dual-Degree Offered Update
  • Degree-Completion Offered Update
  • Logo Update
  • Program Name Update
  • Program Degree Title Update