Call for Proposals

Guiding for Good: Leading through Change Annual Conference December 10-12, 2025 #MSCHE25The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) invites proposals for student poster presentations for our 2025 Annual Conference, Guiding for Good: Leading through Change, scheduled from December 10-12, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. The Commission’s Student Poster Presentations offer an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their research and findings to leaders from across higher education. Learn More

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MSCHE Latest News

MSCHE Statement on Executive Order Related to USDE

On March 20, 2025, an Executive Order was issued directing the Secretary of Education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education.” “Any such efforts must be focused on...

March 2025 Commission Meeting Actions

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its March 12-13, 2025, meeting. To view all actions taken and search by state or country, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page. For additional information about specific...

Institutions Granted Candidate Status at March 2025 Commission Meeting

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates the following institutions for being granted candidate status during its March 2025 meeting:  NewU University  Respect Graduate School  United States Army Armament Graduate School Attaining Candidate for Accreditation Status is a multi-step process in...