{"id":1262,"date":"2026-08-11T14:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahsm\/?page_id=1262"},"modified":"2026-10-01T17:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T17:17:56","slug":"teach-outs-program-closures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahsm\/teach-outs-program-closures\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach-Outs & Program Closures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A college or university that establishes a CAHSM-accredited program incurs a significant obligation to its students to conduct the program as planned. In the event that an institution decides to discontinue a program or if accreditation is involuntarily withdrawn, CAHSM requires a formal process to ensure the equitable treatment of all remaining students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Below is essential information regarding your rights and the protections in place during a program closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When an accredited program is phasing out or intends to withdraw its accreditation, it must submit a Teach-Out Plan to CAHSM no later than 30 days after the decision is made. This plan is a strategy designed to complete the education of all students currently enrolled in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A comprehensive Teach-Out Plan must include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Accreditation Status Upon Graduation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most critical protections for students involves the recognition of their degree if a program closes due to a loss of accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voluntary Withdrawal<\/strong>: An institution may request to discontinue its accreditation once all current students have graduated or have been accommodated through a teach-out or transfer. The institution must continue to pay annual accreditation fees until the last student has graduated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inactive Status<\/strong>: A program may enter a two-year Inactive Status period where it voluntarily suspends the enrollment of new students. During this time, the program may still be in the process of a teach-out for its currently enrolled students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Involuntary Withdrawal<\/strong>: If a program fails to resolve issues during a period of Show Cause or Administrative Probation, accreditation may be involuntarily withdrawn. Even in these cases, the institution is still required to provide a teach-out plan for its remaining students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your program has announced a closure or has been moved to Inactive Status, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n CAHSM\u2019s priority during any program closure is to ensure that the educational investment you have made remains worthwhile and that you are prepared to join the workforce as planned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Launching in 2027<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore programs that meet our rigorous accreditation standards for educational quality and professional outcomes. Filter your search by institution, location, program level, or delivery method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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