NEW Address!

Effective February 1, 2025, the former address will no longer accept mail.

New address: PO Box 9184, Alexandria, VA 22304

Updated Accreditation Standards
Staff-to-student ratio and Student Workers clarified.

IACS Standards are now better aligned
with today’s higher education
mental health counseling center needs.
Standards related to the staff/student ratio and
the use of student workers have been adjusted.
The updated standards are available here.

Setting the benchmark for
counseling services
on college and university campuses.

Validating your center’s
critical role on campus with
key decision makers.

Assuring students and parents
the on-campus counseling center
meets the highest standards

IACS Appoints New President

Dr. Mark Perez-Lopez, Director of University of North Carolina Wilmington's Counseling Center, took over as President of the Board, effective October 12, 2024. We are excited as he leads us into our next chapter!

 

Meet Dr. Perez-Lopez

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Why
Get Accredited

Gain a recognized stamp of approval that benefits your center, your school and your students

See the impact
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How
To Get Accredited

Complete a tiered review process with access to supportive accredited center directors.

Take the first step
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What
Accreditation Means for Parents

Certified high quality care is accessible to your student if ever needed.

Learn who is accredited

News & Announcements

IACS Names New President & VP

Mark Perez-Lopez, Ph.D., was installed as the new President of the IACS Board of Directors; Monica Osburn, Ph.D., is new VP. Meet our new leaders.

Standards Updated - Staff-to-student ratio and Student Workers clarified.

IACS Standards related to the staff/student ratio and the use of student workers have been adjusted. Download the updated Standards.

New All-in-One Fee Structure

We now have a single annual accreditation fee that includes all previous fees (site visits, evaluation, etc.). Learn more here.