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Achieving accreditation status is a collaborative process that reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in higher education. Partner with MSCHE on your path to accreditation.

Standards Fifteenth Edition

MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation Fifteenth Edition Front and Back CoverThe Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has launched our Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Fifteenth Edition), effective July 1, 2026.

Standards

Learn more about the MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.
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Policies

These policies, procedures, and guidelines address the responsibilities of the Commission and its member institutions.
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Peer Evaluators

Find answers to frequently asked questions, access forms and learn the process and benefits of becoming a peer evaluator.
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MSCHE Latest News

MSCHE July 2026 Policy News

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has released updates regarding our policies and procedures. Complaints Against the Commission Policy and Procedures The Commission is committed to opportunities for constituents to contact us relating to concerns as described in our complaints policies and procedures....

June 2026 Commission Meeting Actions

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its June 24-25, 2026, meeting. To view all actions taken and search by state or country, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page. The Commission acted to place Metropolitan College of New York into the status of non-compliance warning. Metropolitan...