Statement of Accreditation Status

New York Institute of Technology

  • CEO: Dr. Jerry Balentine, President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Shifang Li
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Aminah Massenburg, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium » Research Colleges and Universities
  • Control: Private (Non-Profit)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Accreditation Granted: December 4, 1969
  • Last Reaffirmation: November 21, 2019
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027

Contact Information

P. O. Box 8000 Northern Blvd. Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

(516) 686-7555

www.nyit.edu

  • September 4, 2026
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 30, 2025.
  • August 27, 2026
    To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the additional location at 2925 Virtual Way, Suite #310, Vancouver, BC V5M 4X5, Canada and 2985 Virtual Way, Suite #150, #180, #130, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X7, Canada. To note that the institution will complete its own teach-out by May 31, 2027, and that teach-out agreements are not required. To require immediate notification when the additional location closes by email to [email protected]. To note that the institution will conduct and complete its own teach-out by May 31, 2027, and that teach-out agreements are not required.
  • August 27, 2026
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 925 Virtual Way, Suite #310, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X5, Canada and 2985 Virtual Way, Suite #150, #180, #130, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X7, Canada that will cease operations effective August 31, 2027. To require immediate notification when instruction ceases at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To require the submission of the updated Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) reflecting the substantive change as soon as it is available by email to [email protected]. 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.
  • June 30, 2025
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due July 31, 2026, addressing the action taken by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and providing additional information on Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience, Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience, and Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
  • 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) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
  • April 24, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 175 East Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801 that ceased operations May 31, 2022. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. 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.
  • April 24, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 441 East Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940 that ceased operations May 31, 2022. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. 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.
  • April 24, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 that ceased operations May 31, 2022. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. 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. 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) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
  • January 4, 2024
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the relocation of the additional location at 701 W. Georgia Street, 17th Floor, PO Box 10104, Pacific Centre, Vancouver, Canada, to 2925 Virtual Way, Suite #310, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X5, Canada, and 2985 Virtual Way, Suite #150, #180, #130, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X7, Canada within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the new location and of the date that instruction ceases at the former location by email to [email protected]. 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 2026-2027.
  • 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 year) 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
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
  • Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
  • Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    New York Institute of Technology
    P. O. Box 8000 Northern Blvd. Old Westbury
    Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
  • Additional Location
    Jiangxi
    China Jupu Road
    China
  • Additional Location
    NYIT - Vancouver, Canada
    2925 Virtual Way, Suite #310 and 2985 Virtual Way, Suite #150, #180, #130
    Vancouver, BC V5M 4X5 & V5M 4X7
    Opened: 05/25/2024
  • Additional Location
    NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine - Arkansas
    Arkansas State University Wilson Hall, 2105 East Aggie Road
    Jonesboro, AR 72401
    Opened: 08/08/2016
  • Additional Location
    NYIT- Manhattan
    1855 Broadway
    New York, NY 10023
  • Other Instructional Site
    Farmingdale State College SUNY
    2350 Broadhollow Road
    Farmingdale,, NY 11735
  • Other Instructional Site
    Grover Cleveland High School
    21-27 Himrod Street
    Ridgewood, NY 11385
  • Other Instructional Site
    Information Technology High School
    21-16 44th Rd
    Queens, NY 11101
  • Other Instructional Site
    Jericho High School
    99 Cedar Swamp Road
    Jericho, NY 11753
  • Other Instructional Site
    John F. Kennedy High School
    3000 Bellmore Avenue
    Bellmore, NY 11710
  • Other Instructional Site
    Sanford H. Calhoun High School
    1786 State Street
    Merrick, NY 11566
  • Other Instructional Site
    Sewanhaka High School
    500 Tulip Avenue
    Floral Park, NY 11001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Thomas Edison Career & Technical High School
    165-65 84th Avenue
    Jamaica, NY 11432
  • Other Instructional Site
    Wellington C. Mepham High School
    2401 Camp Avenue
    Bellmore, NY 11710
  • Other Instructional Site
    Westbury High School
    1 Post Road
    Old Westbury, NY 11568

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