The Communication in the Accreditation Process Policy and Procedures govern the actions conducted by the Accreditation Commission of Higher Education (USHED or the Commission). The Statement of Accreditation Status, a formal public statement concerning each institution's current accreditation status, is released by the Department (SAS). The SAS is a downloadable, printable statement that contains details about the institution, such as its accreditation phase, status, and scope as well as a history of the Commission's last ten years' worth of accreditation-related actions.

The Commission's Accreditation Actions Policy and Procedures explains Department actions. The Accreditation Department of Higher Education's past candidates and accredited institutions are also listed in the Institution Directory.