Maintaining Accreditation
Programs currently holding ACGC Accreditation must file a Report of Current Status (RCS) annually. Additionally, programs are required to undergo a process of reaccreditation at specified intervals, as determined by ACGC.
Guidance for COVID-19 Related Changes
The current COVID-19 guidance is extended through June 15, 2023
ACGC Guidance Related to Compliance with the ACGC Standards in the Time of COVID-19 (As of June 14, 2021):
Given the current impact of the COVID19 pandemic on graduate training, ACGC is continuing to provide guidance to genetic counseling graduate programs.
ACGC guidance is now based on the 2019 Revised Standards of Accreditation (Standards) which became effective on October 1, 2020 and for which compliance is effective for all graduate programs on June 15, 2021. ACGC guidance related to the Standards is in bolded font throughout this document. This guidance is for the period June 1, 2021 through June 15, 2023. Please note that if a Standard is not referenced in the document below, Programs are expected to be in compliance as written in the Standards.
Please feel free to contact the ACGC Executive Office for specific questions related to your genetic counseling program.
The current COVID-19 guidance is extended through May 31, 2023
current & new programs
maintaining accreditation
REACCREDITATION
Program must undergo a process of reaccreditation at specified intervals, as determined by ACGC. During reaccreditation, programs must undergo a comprehensive self-study, submit an Application for Reaccreditation, and undertake a site visit from ACGC. Reaccreditation applications are due on August 1 of the year prior to the reaccreditation date of record for the program.
Study Application, Prior Year
Ongoing Accreditation
Programs currently holding ACGC accreditation must file a Report of Current Status (RCS) annually. This report must be reviewed and approved by ACGC in order to maintain accreditation.
The 2023 RCS is due on June 30, 2023. Payment for the Annual Accreditation and Site Visit fees will still be due on June 15, 2023.
Please see below for a copy of the 2023 RCS questions for reference. Please note that this is the 2023 Report of Current Status (RCS) form and is subject to change for 2024. Also, this form is for fully accredited programs.
Note: The RCS form is slightly different and shorter for programs that have the Accredited, New Program status. Also, during the year that a program is undergoing reaccreditation, the program is not required to complete a RCS. To obtain these RCS forms, contact ACGC Staff at info@gceducation.org.
Need a different form? REQUEST ONE THROUGH Armature.
Programs are required to complete all ACGC forms in an online format in the accreditation management system (AMS), Armature. To request access to the Program Leadership Change form, Interpretive Guidance form, or Petition for Variance form, or any Substantive Change form, please contact the Executive Office to request access to the forms in Armature.
program resources
ACGC is committed to providing programs with resources to successfully complete the Accreditation process.
