Summary of Recent Actions
PAB accreditation indicates that the Program has undergone an external review and substantially meets the PAB standards and criteria. Programs granted accreditation demonstrated conformity with PAB standards after a thorough review from the Board. PAB bases its decisions on the overall quality of the program, its performance relative to its mission and strategic plan, and its performance relative to PAB’s 5 standards, which encompass a total of 29 criteria and 18 curriculum sub-criteria. When PAB determines that a Program does not fully meet a criterion or curriculum sub-criterion, the Program is encouraged to take steps to improve in that area and provide information to PAB on its efforts, either during the next accreditation review or in an interim progress report.
Additional detail on the accreditation actions can be found within the Accredited Planning Programs directory. Please note, the information presented below and within the directory is a summary. Please consult the school directly for in-depth information regarding programs, course offerings, and compliance with PAB standards. Programs should also be consulted directly for additional information on issues and areas of improvement identified during an accreditation review, and the actions that the school is taking to address these areas.
At its October 19 – 20, 2023 meeting, PAB made the following accreditation decisions:
Alabama A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Master of Urban and Regional Planning
The Board granted the Program a 7-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2030.
Arizona State University
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
The Board granted the Program a 5-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2028. Progress Report by July 1, 2026 to be submitted by Program.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Regional Planning
The Board granted the Program a 5-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2028. Progress Report by July 1, 2026 to be submitted by Program.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of City Planning
The Board granted the Program a 5-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2028. Progress Report by July 1, 2026 to be submitted by Program.
University of Colorado Denver
Master in Urban and Regional Planning
The Board granted the Program a 7-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2030.
University of Louisville
Master of Urban Planning
The Board granted the Program a 5-year accreditation term, through December 31, 2028. Progress Report by July 1, 2026 to be submitted by Program.
PAB Newsletter
- Notice Regarding Upcoming Accreditation Standards Amendment
- Fall 2023 Board Meeting
- Welcome New Board Members
- New PAB Strategic Plan
Archived Newsletters