Joint Professional Military Education
The USAWC is accredited by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a provider of joint education at the senior level. Upon graduation, USAWC students receive Phase I (JPME I) credit for the Distance Education Program (DEP) and Phase II (JPME II) credit for the Resident Education Program (REP) as well as the Distance Education Joint Studies Program (JSP).
For an explanation of the difference between Phase I and Phase II credit, consult the most current Officer Professional Military Education Program (CJCSI 1800.01E), published by the Joint Staff, J7.
Anyone wishing to submit a question or file a complaint in reference to the USAWC’s joint professional military education programs should contact the Director, Joint Force Development, Joint Chiefs of Staff J-7, 7000 Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20318-7000.
Regional Academic Accreditation
The USAWC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE); a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Anyone wishing to submit a question or file a complaint in reference to the USAWC’s civilian academic accreditation should contact the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.