Juilliard School, The

CEO: Mr. Damian Woetzel, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Amy Evans
Commission Staff Liaison: Terence Peavy, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design » No research designation
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1956
Last Reaffirmation: June 25, 2020
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028

Contact Information

60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6588

(212) 799-5000

www.juilliard.edu

March 14, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of March 9, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 18, 2023 to the main campus at 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.
September 25, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on August 11, 2023 to the branch campus at 2946 Xinhua Road, CBD, Tianjin, 2946, China.
March 9, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To request a supplemental information report related to the Commission's request of January 3, 2023, due October 1, 2023, documenting further evidence of (1) a campus climate that fosters respect among all constituencies (Standard II); (2) processes designed to enhance the successful achievement of students' educational goals (Standard IV); and (3) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student support programs and experiences (Standard IV). To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission immediately about any and all significant developments relevant to this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
January 3, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due January 17, 2023, that provides additional information on Standard II: Ethics and Integrity, and Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
June 24, 2021
To note that the substantive change visit to the Tianjin Juilliard School branch campus occurred on March 16, 2021, and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. 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 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 2027-2028.
January 4, 2021
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 2027-2028.
June 25, 2020
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 United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. 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 2027-2028.
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. To note that the evaluation visit has been conducted and will be acted upon at the Commission's June meeting.
January 3, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the contractual arrangement with Tianjin Conservatory of Music at 57 11th Jing Road, Hedong District, Tianjin 300171, China, to serve as a third-party provider of the Master of Music (MM) Performance degree in Orchestral Performance within the institution's scope of accreditation. 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 2019-2020.

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 (2-4 years) Included within the scope
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- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope

Main Campus
Juilliard School, The
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-6588
Branch Campus
The Tianjin Juilliard Graduate School
2946 Xinhua Road, CBD
Binhai New Area, Tianjin, Tianjin, China 2946
Opened: 09/17/2020

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