Request or download an application for accreditation
Join the approximately 770 institutions in 31 countries that have earned AAALAC accreditation. To apply, complete an Application Form and a "Program Description" (instructions and an outline of what to include are provided). Be sure to review the Rules of Accreditation to make sure your institution is eligible for accreditation. If you have questions or need technical assistance, send an e-mail to accredit@aaalac.org or call 301.696.9626.
Receive an application package by mail
To receive an application package by mail, send an e-mail to accredit@aaalac.org or call 301.696.9626.
Download the application and Program Description
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please notify the AAALAC International office of the timeframe in which you plan to submit your application. This can be a general timeframe, i.e. "Summer 2008." Send your notification to accredit@aaalac.org.
Step 1 - Download and complete the application for accreditation:
- PDF (portable document format)
Step 2 - Download Formatting and Submission Instructions for both Streamlined and Standard Versions -
Please note whichever version of the Program Description is used, it is entirely your choice. The Standard (original) version follows the format of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animal (Guide), NRC 1996, provides more detailed information that may result in fewer questions during the site visit, and is very useful if the Program Description serves as a template for the semiannual review of your program. The Streamlined version does not strictly follow the format of the Guide resulting in less redundancy and less time completing the Description; however, it may result in more discussion time during the site visit.
Step 3 - Download Program Description
Streamlined Program Description
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European Streamlined Program Description
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Standard (original) Program Description
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European Standard (original) Program Description
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Outline template for
Standard Program Description
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European Outline template for
Standard Program Description
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Other helpful tools for completing aspects of the Program Description
Step 4 – Submit your completed Application Form and Program Description.
AAALAC International, 5283 Corporate Drive, Suite 203, Frederick, MD 21703 USA
tel: 301.696.9626, fax: 301.696.9627; email accredit@aaalac.org.
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