On September 14, 2026, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) provided comment on proposed revisions to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Standards and Procedures for Recognition (2025). Our Commission is committed to strengthening innovative, impactful accreditation through dedicated partnerships...

On September 14, 2026, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) submitted public comment on the United States Department of Education’s newly proposed federal accreditation regulations resulting from the Department’s Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking. We encourage institutions to submit...

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is pleased to announce new Commission leadership for the upcoming year, along with the election of four new Commissioners who will join the Commission as we continue to advance student-centered, modern accreditation. “Each year, we...