2026 Accreditation Site Visit Re-application (Continuation of Current Site Visitor Service)
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Overview
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate and master's social work programs host site visits as an integral part of the reaffirmation process. Site visitors conduct visits to programs on behalf of the CSWE Board of Accreditation (BOA). The role of the site visitor is to be an objective gatherer of information to inform reaffirmation decisions. Site visitors are expected to conduct at least one site visit every two academic years, however, typically site visitors conduct one visit per year based on need and availability. Visits are conducted in-person or virtually.
For more information on the policies, roles, and expectations of site visitors, please review the Site Visitor Info Sheet and Policy 6.6 in the Accreditation Policy Handbook.
Eligibility for Reapplication:
The applicant must:
- be a current or former full- or part-time social work faculty member at a CSWE-accredited or candidate social work program or from a practice doctorate program planning to seek accreditation;
- possess at least three years of teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited or candidate social work program or in a practice doctorate program planning to seek accreditation;
- have continued engagement in teaching and learning at a CSWE-accredited or candidate program or in a practice doctorate program planning to seek accreditation;
- be willing to conduct at least one site visit every two academic years; and
- be an active CSWE member or work at an institution with a CSWE-accredited social work program
Highly Desired:
- Experience as an administrator, educator, or student, in social work practice doctorate program(s).
- Fluency in Spanish & English, including the ability to review program materials and conduct visits in Spanish and English.
Application Materials Applicants that are eligible and interested in re-applying must complete the site visitor application.
Within the application portal, applicants will:
- respond to a brief set of questions:
How to apply
- You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit to these forms. (please note: Submittable is not affiliated with your CSWE membership account).
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Application Review
CSWE accreditation staff evaluate applications based on applicant qualifications and to ensure a diverse and well-rounded group of volunteers, considering, but not limited to the following: number of visits in the upcoming reaffirmation cycle(s), geographic diversity, institutional auspice (e.g., minority-serving institution, research/teaching focus), social work program options, size, program foci, and CSWE’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Statement.
Appointments: Applicants will be notified of a decision by mid-June 2026. Site visitors are appointed to 3-year terms of service (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029), with the option to renew appointment at the expiration of the term.
Training Requirement: Reappointed site visitors will be required to review the asynchronous site visitor training prior to their next visit (about 2 hours in length) or attend one of the live training sessions.
Training Dates: November 6, 2026, 12:00 - 3:00 PM (ET); November 12, 2026, 12:00- 3:00 PM (ET)
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