> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2.md).

# Section 2

- [The Accreditation Process](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process.md)
- [Phase 1: Pre-accreditation Activities (Steps 1–3)](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-1-pre-accreditation-activities-steps-1-3.md)
- [Phase 2: Application and Self-Study (Steps 4–6)](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-2-application-and-self-study-steps-4-6.md)
- [Phase 3: Site Visit and Accreditation Determination (Steps 7-9)](https://docs.communityinclusion.org/guide-to-accreditation-for-higher-ed-programs/section-2/the-accreditation-process/phase-3-site-visit-and-accreditation-determination-steps-7-9.md)