University of Valley Forge FAQ

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The Commission has developed a University of Valley Forge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource for students and institutions.

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.

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

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CHEA Grants Recognition to MSCHE

September 30, 2026
On September 29, 2026, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) earned recognition with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), enhancing our continued collaboration with CHEA and accreditors around the world who are leading the conversation about student-centered accreditation. “Our return...

Small Colleges, Big Ideas: MSCHE President Heather Perfetti Talks Regulatory Affairs, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Accreditation on Small College America Podcast

September 22, 2026
Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), recently joined the Small College America podcast to discuss proposed federal accreditation regulations, institutional financial health challenges, legal transactions, and the future of accreditation. As higher education anticipates the United...
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