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Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – December 2025

By AOA Staff

01.12.26

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Dec. 4, 2025, meeting.

The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality. The following information is provided pursuant to 34 CFR §602.26:

  • Pacific Northwest College of Osteopathic Medicine (Yakima, WA)
    Accreditation reaffirmed
  • Proposed Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (Schaumburg, IL)
    Candidate status decision deferred
  • The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (Phoenix, AZ)
    Granted pre-accreditation
  • University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine (Greely, CO)
    Granted pre-accreditation status

For more information on COCA accreditation, contact [email protected].

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