Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the associate and bachelor degree level.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution's accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 558-4224
Mid-Cycle Report – Fall 2022
In 2010, the college began a comprehensive self-evaluation and was visited by an evaluation team in October, 2011. The self-evaluation report and the results of this evaluation are available below; ultimately the college's accreditation was reaffirmed at the associate degree level and affirmed at the baccalaureate level:
LWTech's accreditation was reaffirmed at the associate degree level by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities following an evaluation in October, 2009. The following documents provide further information on this evaluation and its results:
Several of LWTech's technical programs enjoy accreditation or certification status by state or national organizations.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
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American Board of Funeral Service Education
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
Documents: (coming soon)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Documents: (coming soon)
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Documents: (coming soon)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Documents: (coming soon)
Specialty accreditation/certification indicates that these programs meet industry standards for preparing our students to be job ready.
Several of LWTech's programs require additional steps to be job ready.
| Program | Additional Steps |
|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Take and Pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Dental Hygiene | Take and Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Funeral Service Education | Take and Pass the National Board Exam Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Medical Assisting | Take and Pass the CMA (AAMA) Exam |
| Nursing | Take and Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Meet Washington State License Requirements |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Take and Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Take and Pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) |
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed