Inter American University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Campus

CEO: Dra. Karen Woolcock -Rodriguez, Acting Chancellor
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Mrs. Enid Arbelo
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Paul Starkey, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs » Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1957
Last Reaffirmation: 2013
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2022-2023
Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2027

Contact Information

Carr.#2, Km. 80.4 Bo. San Daniel Sector Las Canelas
Arecibo, PR 00614-4050

(787) 878-5475

www.arecibo.inter.edu

The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
January 4, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Doctor- Professional Practice - Doctor of Nurse Anesthetic Practice (DNAP) within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
June 23, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 2600 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19133 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
March 5, 2020
To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
November 15, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note that a follow-up team visit will not be conducted. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
March 15, 2018
To accept the Supplemental Information report. To request a Supplemental Information report, due August 1, 2018, regarding the status of the institution. A small team visit may follow submission of the report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
October 19, 2017
To request a supplemental information report due December 1, 2017, regarding the status of the institution.
June 27, 2013
To reaffirm accreditation. To commend the institution for the quality of the self-study process. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2018.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Postsecondary award (1-2 yrs) Included within the scope:
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Wounds and Skincare
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Doctor of Nurse Anesthetic Practice (DNAP)

Additional Location
Inter Philadelphia Education Center Taller Puertorriqueño
2600 N. 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Other Instructional Site
Orlando Cyber Study Center
13574 Village Park Drive Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32837

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