2025 Annual Conference

Guiding for Good: Leading through Change Annual Conference December 10-12, 2025 #MSCHE25Registration is open! Join us December 10-12, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA, for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) 2025 Annual Conference – Guiding for Good: Leading through Change. Learn More

State of the Commission Data

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is thrilled to announce the launch of its State of the Commission Data web page, providing data across many aspects of the institutional membership as well as new institutions. Learn More

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

Advocacy Alert: Updates on Final Regulations and Negotiated Rulemaking

December 4, 2025
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several updates concerning final regulations and negotiated rulemaking by the United States Department of Education (USDE). AHEAD Committee Sessions The Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven...

November 2025 Commission Meeting Actions

November 25, 2025
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its November 19-20, 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...

MSCHE Requires Metropolitan College of New York to Continue to Show Cause

November 25, 2025
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education continued the show cause status for Metropolitan College of New York following their appearance at the November 2025 Commission meeting. The institution is required to submit a show cause report by February 27, 2026, as to...
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