There are no membership or joining fees for institutions to participate in the ACCEPtS program. Institutions may participate in ACCEPtS as either Alliance Members or Institutional Affiliates.

Any institution requesting membership as an Alliance Member or Institutional Affiliate in the ACCEPtS shall submit a request (including approval of the Institutional Agreement) to the Chair of the ACCEPtS Coordinating Committee. New Alliance Members and Institutional Affiliates are approved by a simple majority vote of the Coordinating Committee.

To remain in good standing, Alliance Members of ACCEPtS must provide and receive at least one course per fiscal year offered by ACCEPtS, participate in the tuition exchange program, and attend annual Coordinating Committee meetings. Institutional Affiliates shall participate by providing enrollment in courses (receiving courses) taught through ACCEPtS and payment of fees through tuition exchange but will not be involved in providing ACCEPtS courses and are not required to attend annual Coordinating Committee meetings.

An Alliance Member may terminate its membership in ACCEPtS by submitting a letter to the ACCEPtS Coordinating Committee stating its intention to withdraw from ACCEPtS. Member institutions must give a one year notice of intent to terminate membership, unless waived by the ACCEPtS Coordinating Committee. Institutional Affiliates must renew their membership annually (no later than June 1) and notify the ACCEPtS Coordinating Committee of their intention to continue to participate and receive courses. Failure to maintain good standing over a two-year period shall be reviewed by the ACCEPtS Coordinating Committee and may result in the loss of membership in ACCEPtS. Removal is decided by a simple majority vote with the institution in question being allowed to vote.

For more information about participating in ACCEPtS, see the Institutional Agreement and/or contact Dr. Ryan Dickson (ryand@uark.edu) at the University of Arkansas.