Below is a comprehensive library of accreditation documents and forms for programs that are accredited or in the process of accreditation or review.
- Policies, Directories, & BOA Decisions
- 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
- 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
- New Applicants
- Programs in Candidacy
- Reaffirmation
- Substantive Change Process
- 2025 Practice Doctorate Accreditation Standards
- Post-Master's Social Work Fellowship Accreditation
- Newsletter Archive
Policies, Directories, & BOA Decisions
2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
Required and Sample Forms
- Form AS 3.1.2: Generalist Curriculum Matrix
- Sample Form AS 3.1.2
- Sample AS M3.2.1 Specialized Practice Competencies
- Form AS M3.2.4: Specialized Curriculum Matrix
- Sample Form AS M3.2.4
- Form AS 4.2.1: Faculty Summary Form
- Sample Form AS 4.2.1
- 2022 EPAS Faculty Data Form
- Form AS 4.4.1: Budget Form
- Sample Form AS 4.4.1
- Form AS 4.4.3: Library Report
- Form AS 5.0.1(a): Student Achievement Assessment Plan
- Sample Form AS 5.0.1(a)
- Form AS 5.0.1(b): Student Achievement Assessment Outcomes
- Sample Form AS 5.0.1(b)
- Form AS B5.0.1(d): Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes (Baccalaureate)
- Sample Form AS B5.0.1(d)
- Form AS M5.0.1(d): Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes (Master's)
- Sample Form AS M5.0.1(d)
- Form 5.0.3: Program Outcomes Assessment
- Sample Form 5.0.3
Program Response & Report Templates
- Program Response to the Site Visit Report Template (Reaffirmation Only)
- Program Response to the Candidacy Visit Report Template (Candidacy Only)
- Program Response to the Modified Site Visit Report Template
- Deferral Response Template
- Progress Report Template
- Restoration Report Template
- Temporary Waiver Request Form
2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards
For Accredited Programs
For Candidacy Programs
- Candidacy Fees and Related Expenses
- Faculty Hiring Grid
- Candidacy Benchmark Grid
- Benchmark 1 Volume 1 Template
- Benchmark 1 Review Brief
- Benchmark 2 Volume 1 Template
- Benchmark 2 Review Brief
- Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application
- Benchmark 3 / Initial Accreditation Self-Study Volume 1 Template
- Initial Accreditation Review Brief
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2024-2026
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2025-2027
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2025-2027
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2025-2027
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2026-2028
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2026-2028
Required Forms and Samples
- Assessment Reporting Form (BSW)
- Assessment Reporting Form (MSW)
- Budget Form
- Faculty Data Form
- Faculty Summary Form
- Librarian's Report Form
- Sample Generalist Practice Curriculum Matrix
- Sample Specialized Practice Competencies and Curriculum Matrix
- Sample 2015 EPAS Assessment Planning and Reporting Format
New Applicants
Eligibility Application and Fees
2022 EPAS Materials for BSW/MSW Program Applicants
2025 Materials for Practice Doctorate (DSW) Programs
Programs in Candidacy
BSW/MSW Programs
Practice Doctorate (DSW) Programs
Fees
Program Response & Report Templates
- Program Response to the Candidacy Visit Report Template
- Deferral Response Template
- Progress Report Template
- For Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2024-2026
- For Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2025-2027
- For Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2024: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2025-2027
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2025-2027
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2026-2028
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2025: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2026-2028
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2026: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2026-2028
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2026: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2027-2029
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2026: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2027-2029
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2027: Timetable for Candidate Programs October 2027-2029
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2027: Timetable for Candidate Programs February 2028-2030
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2027: Timetable for Candidate Programs June 2028-2030
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2028: Timetables for Candidate Programs October 2028-2030
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2028: Timetables for Candidate Programs February 2029-2031
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2028: Timetables for Candidate Programs June 2029-2031
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2029: Timetables for Candidate Programs October 2029-2031
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2029: Timetables for Candidate Programs February 2030-2032
- Timetables for Retroactive Accreditation Fall 2029: Timetables for Candidate Programs June 2030-2032
Candidacy Visit Schedule Samples
Program Changes
Reaffirmation
Dated Reaffirmation Timetables
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2026 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2026 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2027 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2027 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2027 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2028 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2028 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2028 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2029 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2029 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2029 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2030 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2030 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2030 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2031 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2031 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2031 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation February 2032 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation June 2032 Agenda
- Timetable for Reaffirmation October 2032 Agenda
Blank Timetables by Agenda
Program Response & Report Templates
General Questions: For baccalaureate and master's programs
Letter of Instruction Samples
Site Visit Schedule Samples
Program Changes
Substantive Change Process
2025 Practice Doctorate Accreditation Standards
Temporary Alternative Pathway Applicants
- Temporary Alternative Pathway Application
- Temporary Alternative Pathway Fees and Related Expenses
- Timetable to Candidacy: Fall 2025 Retroactive Accreditation
- Timetable to Candidacy: Fall 2026 Retroactive Accreditation
- Timetable to Candidacy: Fall 2027 Retroactive Accreditation
- Timetable to Candidacy: Fall 2028 Retroactive Accreditation
Traditional Pathway Applicants
- Candidacy Eligibility Application
- Candidacy Fees and Related Expenses and Instructions
- Benchmark Grid
- Benchmark 1 Volume 1 Template
- Benchmark 1 Approval Standards Writing Checklist
- Benchmark 2 Volume 1 Template
- Benchmark 3 / Initial Accreditation Self-Study Volume 1 Template
- Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application
Reaffirmation
Post-Master's Social Work Fellowship Accreditation
- Post-Master's Social Work Fellowship Accreditation Standards
- Post-Master's Social Work Fellowship Accreditation Handbook
- Fellowship Accreditation Fees
- Payment Instructions for Fellowship Accreditation Eligibility Fees
- Fellowship Accreditation Eligibility Application
- Fellowship Accreditation Self-Study Template
- Cohort Report
- Fellowship Complaint Form