Accreditation process timeline
Where things stand, and what comes next.
Accreditation stays fully in place while the appeal process moves forward.
We're taking every step needed to keep it that way, through the appeal and, if needed, arbitration.
Last update: Jul 24, 2026
COE issues Show Cause Order
Maestro College submits plan to return to compliance
COE issues its decision
Maestro College notifies students and shares initial updates
Maestro College prepares revised teach-out plan
Maestro College submits teach-out plan
Maestro College files Notice of Intent to Appeal
Maestro College prepares appeal and hearing
Original date in COE's notice
Not final. This date does not end accreditation while an appeal is pending.
Appeal board issues its decision
This is a simplified view. The appeal board can also modify the decision or send it back to COE for further review. In those cases, accreditation continues while the process does.
Accreditation continues
Next step: arbitration or further COE review.
Accreditation continues
Next step: arbitration or further COE review.
Arbitrator issues decision
Process ends
Studies continue as usual
Next step: federal court options
If needed · ~ May 2027
Process ends
Studies continue as usual
Next step: federal court options
If needed · ~ May 2027
Maestro College will pursue federal court / TRO
Notes
- Dates marked “~” are estimates. Oct 13, 2026 is the original date in COE's notice. It does not end accreditation while appeal is pending. Through appeal and through the end of arbitration (if needed, ~ Mar–Apr 2027), Maestro College stays accredited. After that, only if arbitration does not succeed, accreditation may lapse, and court relief depends on the court's decision.
- This timeline is provided as a general overview of the accreditation process. While we strive to keep it accurate and up to date, the official communications and notices issued by Maestro College and the relevant accrediting bodies are the authoritative source of information.