Policy and Procedures

As part of the strategic priorities of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), we continue to be responsive to interest in our accreditation. Newly developed procedures for institutions in good standing with other USDE-recognized accreditors will provide opportunities for an efficient…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Appeals from Adverse Accrediting Actions Procedures have been revised to clarify and streamline the appeals process for institutions subject to an adverse action. The Show Cause Appearance Before the Commission Prior to Adverse Action Procedures…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its November 20-21, 2024, meeting. To view all actions taken, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page where you can search by state or country. MSCHE took adverse…

On November 21, 2024, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action to withdraw accreditation from Keystone College. Accreditation will cease December 31, 2024. The Commission explained the rationale in the adverse action, which appears in the Notification of Adverse Action…

The United States Department of Education (USDE) issued and updated Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) addressing prison education matters on September 30, 2024. All institutions should review the letters and expect future guidance that will be issued in the next several weeks from the…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) encourages and celebrates innovation for our institutions.  “Reduced Credit” bachelor’s degrees, or the “Degree in Three,” have garnered media attention and have become an increasingly attractive option for students and institutions.  We would like to…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has approved the following policy, procedures, or guidelines. Accreditation Policy, Procedures, or Guidelines The Commission continues to invite institutions to consider accreditation with MSCHE and has updated its processes to best support institutions seeking accreditation…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has approved the following procedures and guidelines: Administrative Procedures Acceptable Use of Commission Technology Procedures    Dues and Fees Procedures 2024-25 Accreditation Procedures and Guidelines  Substantive Change Procedures  Substantive Change Guidelines  The Acceptable Use of Commission Technology…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its June 26-27, 2024, meeting. To view all actions taken, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page where you can search by state or country. For information about…

On June 26, 2024, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action to require that Clarks Summit University show cause by August 1, 2024, and demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn. The institution’s show cause report is due August…