Extended Education Approvals and Compliance

Authorization for Online Programs

Northwest University is an approved institution by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

Instructional Sites

Northwest University partners with other organizations for instructional site facilities. We have received approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities to deliver degree programs through instructional sites at the locations listed below. (An up to date listing is available from the Office of the Provost.) Northwest University also has received approval from the respective state agencies, where necessary, for these sites.

California

Capital Christian Center, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, California: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in Missional Leadership
San Francisco City Impact Ministry, 230 Jones Street, San Francisco, California: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership

Florida

Elevate Life Church, 8650 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, Florida: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership

Idaho

Southern Idaho District Office, 711 Lone Star Road, Nampa, Idaho: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Montana

Canvas Church, 255 Summit Ridge Drive, Kalispell, Montana: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership

Oregon

People’s Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, Oregon: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Salem, Oregon: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Washington

Canyon Creek Church, 1122 75th Street SW, Everett, Washington: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave NE, Bothell, Washington: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
CRISTA Camps, 15999 Sidney Road SW, Port Orchard, Washington: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Eastridge Church, 24205 SE Issaquah-Fall City Road, Issaquah, Washington: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Life Center Church, 1717 South Union Avenue, Tacoma, Washington: Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
New Life Training Center, 9923 Poplars Avenue NW, Silverdale, Washington: Certificate in Ministry Leadership, Associate in Arts, Associate in Ministry Leadership, Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership, Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership

Student Complaints

As members of our community, students are expected to relate to the University’s standards, campus policies, lifestyle expectations, and classroom regulations in a positive way. If a student has a more serious complaint, or has been treated unfairly, we want to be contacted. Guidelines to report complaints and submit appeals are available through the Office of the Provost and posted on the Eagle site: (https://eagle.northwestu.edu/academics/office-of-the-provost/student-academic-appeals-policy/).

Students who believe that their complaint has not been resolved may contact the applicable organization below based on the location of their program.

Washington Student Achievement Council, 917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 753-7800

Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, (888) 224-6684

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833; Telephone: (916) 431-6959, FAX: (916) 263-1897