Self-Study Guides
The Self-Study Guides provide an overview of the self-study process and On-Site Evaluation Visit conducted by peer evaluators as part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s eight-year cycle of review of accredited institutions.
Self-Study Guide for Institutions in 2023 SSI and After
The Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Fourteenth Edition) and Evidence Expectations by Standard are effective July 1, 2023. Those who entered Self-Study Institute (SSI) on or after fall 2023 will utilize the Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations. Those institutions will host evaluation visits in 2025-2026 and thereafter.
Disclaimer: The material provided in this guide was developed to provide clarity for the self-study process. Commission Policy and Procedures will govern in the case of a conflict with this material. For any questions about an institution’s accreditation status or for additional information about the Commission’s standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies and procedures, and applicable federal regulatory requirements, you should contact Commission staff. This material is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from Commission staff and use of the material does not guarantee any specific accreditation outcome.