ATS Accreditation Reaffirmation Evaluation Visit

The Institute of Pastoral Studies is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on April 13-15, 2026. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the school meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation. Comments regarding how well the school meets those standards and/or generally demonstrates educational quality may be sent to accrediting@ats.edu at least two weeks before the visit.

Comments may also or instead be sent in writing to the general IPS email (ips@luc.edu) or Dr. Peter Jones, interim dean (pjones5@luc.edu). All comments will be shared with the onsite evaluation committee