Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

CEO: Dr. Larry Johnson, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Raymond Galinski
Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Associate Large/Medium » No research designation
Control: Public
Former Name(s): CUNY - Bronx Community College (7/26/2010)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1961
Last Reaffirmation: June 27, 2019
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027

Contact Information

2155 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453

(718) 289-5100

June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental Information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement and enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement and enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2026-2027.
June 15, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for the alternative delivery method-distance education.
October 29, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the New York State Education Department (NYSED). 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 evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
April 16, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of formal written notice from the institution in response to the Commission's request of March 9, 2020. To temporarily waive Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and allow the use of distance education to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 5, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond the limitations of USDE guidelines will require substantive change approval in accordance with Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. This flexibility is not available for clock-hour courses that lead to licensure if the licensing body will not accept distance learning courses or hours or give credit for them toward the number of hours a student must complete. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
June 27, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
June 23, 2016
To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2018-2019.
November 20, 2014
To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2016, documenting further implementation of (1) the institution's new strategic plan, articulating institutional and unit level goals that reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results and establish clear linkages with CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) goals (Standard 2); (2) an organized and sustained process for the periodic review of non-academic units, with evidence that results are used to improve programs and services (Standard 7); and (3) an organized and sustained process to assess the achievement of institutional and program level student learning outcomes in service areas and academic programs, with evidence that assessment information is shared with appropriate constituencies and used to improve teaching and learning (Standard and 14). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2018 - 2019.

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 years) Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope

Main Campus
Bronx Community College of the City University of New York
2155 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Other Instructional Site
Belmont Preparatory H.S.
500 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
Other Instructional Site
Harris S. Truman H.S.
750 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475
Other Instructional Site
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10458
Other Instructional Site
Pathway College Preparatory H.S.
109-89 204th St, Queens, NY 11412
Bronx, NY 11412
Other Instructional Site
University Heights H.S.
701 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455

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