Statement of Accreditation Status
Drew University
- CEO: Dr. Hilary Link, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Michele Yurecko
- Commission Staff Liaison: Aminah Massenburg, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Small » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Accreditation Granted: 1932
- Last Reaffirmation: March 10, 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029
- January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - April 24, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 1100 Woodbridge Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is schedule for 2028-2029. - November 21, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 22, 2023. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2025, providing further evidence of the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on May 24, 2023 to the main campus at 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. - June 22, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To request a supplemental information report, due September 5, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) comprehensive long-range planning processes (Standard VI); (2) clearly documented and communicated planning and improvement processes that provide for constituent participation (Standard VI); and (3) the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard VI). To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - November 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To request a supplemental information report, due April 1, 2023, documenting further evidence of (1) comprehensive long-range planning processes (Standard VI); (2) clearly documented and communicated planning and improvement processes that provide for constituent participation (Standard VI); and (3) the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard VI). To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - June 23, 2022
To note that the Commission Liaison Guidance Visit occurred on April 21, 2022. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - March 10, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2022, documenting further evidence of (1) comprehensive long-range planning processes (Standard VI); (2) adequate fiscal and human resources, including physical and technical infrastructure, to support operations (Standard VI); (3) comprehensive planning for facilities, infrastructure and technology that include consideration of sustainability and deferred maintenance (Standard VI); and (4) qualified administrators, sufficient in number, to enable the Chief Executive Officer to discharge his/her duties effectively (Standard VII). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. To note the visit will also fulfill the verification requirements of the USDE guidelines. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - October 29, 2020
To delay the On-Site Evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2021 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions and to continue accreditation. To note the institution remains accredited during a delay granted by the Commission. The Evaluation visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures. - June 17, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second alternative delivery method-distance education program (Master of Divinity) within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided. To note that 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 accreditation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Other Included within the scope to offer ONE program
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope: Doctor of Letters
- Main Campus
Drew University
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940 - Additional Location
Atlantic Health Morristown Memorial Hospital
100 Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962
Opened: 09/15/2011 - Additional Location
Atlantic Health Overlook Hospital
99 Beauvoir Avenue
Summit, NJ 07902
Opened: 09/15/2011 - Additional Location
East Jersey State Prison
1100 Woodbridge Road
Rahway, NJ 07065
Opened: 05/27/2025 - Additional Location
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Opened: 02/28/2012
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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