AAALAC Accreditation 2024

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AAALAC International

Penn State has been AAALAC accredited since February 13, 2001. AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment. Through the accreditation process, research programs demonstrate to AAALAC that they meet the minimum standards required by law, and are also going the extra step to achieve excellence in animal care and use. Penn State’s accreditation indicates to the scientific community that the University is committed to quality, good science, accountability, and continuous improvement. See AAALAC’s website for more information about the accreditation process.

Maintaining Accreditation

The last University Park site visit was held June 28-July 1, 2021 and resulted in continued FULL ACCREDITATION.

Triennial site visits are required to maintain accreditation; University Park’s animal care and use program's last site visit was in the summer of 2021. This visit is a comprehensive on-site assessment to ensure the quality of our animal care and use program (policies, animal housing and management, veterinary care, and facilities). The site visit will be completed by members of AAALAC’s Council of Accreditation which is comprised of some of the best animal care and use professionals. 

Next Site Visit Date: July 22, 2024- July 25, 2024

Virtual Information Sessions

Prior to the next site visit, we will hold virtual information sessions. Advanced registration will be required prior to the events.

Registration is now available to prepare for the 2024 AAALAC site visit!

For Laboratory Animal users:

  1. Friday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Register here)
  2. Tuesday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Register here)

 

Agriculture, Fish, Amphibian, Reptile, Cephalopod, and Wildlife users: 

  1. Wednesday, April 24, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Register here)
  2. Thursday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Register here)

 

Additional Preparation Materials