Self-Study Guide for Institutions in SSI | Fall 2025
The Self-Study Guide for Institutions in the Self-Study Institute (SSI) consists of six modules to provide an overview of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s (MSCHE’s) self-study process and On-Site Evaluation Visit. Every eight years, institutions engage in self-study and are reviewed by peer evaluators during a culminating site visit.
Module One | Initiating the Self-Study Process
Module Two | Developing an Effective Self-Study Design
Module Three | Hosting the Self-Study Preparation Visit
Module Four | Overseeing the Self-Study Process and Writing the Self-Study Report
Module Five | Developing and Using the Evidence Inventory
Module Six| Selecting Team Members and Hosting Team Chair’s Preliminary Visit and On-Site Evaluation Visit
Sample Timelines
2025 SSI Guide Sample Timeline Fall 2027 Visit
2025 SSI Guide Sample Timeline Fall 2028 Visit
2025 SSI Guide Sample Timeline Spring 2028 Visit
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.