Statement of Accreditation Status

St. Lawrence University

  • CEO: Dr. Kathryn Morris, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Alison Del Rossi
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Michael Sachs, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts and Sciences » No research designation
  • Control: Private (Non-Profit)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Accreditation Granted: 1921
  • Last Reaffirmation: November 15, 2018
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027

Contact Information

23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617

(315) 229-5011

www.stlawu.edu

  • November 16, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of August 28, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
  • August 28, 2023
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due September 18, 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 2026-2027.
  • February 17, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change 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.
  • 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.
  • November 15, 2018
    To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To reaffirm accreditation. To commend the institution for the quality of the self-study report and process. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
  • June 25, 2015
    To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2017-1018.
  • November 21, 2013
    To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2015, documenting further progress in the implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustained process for the assessment of student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2017-2018.
  • June 26, 2008
    To reaffirm accreditation and to request a progress letter, due by April 1, 2009, documenting progress in the development and implementation of a long-term financial plan and steps taken to strengthen the institution's finances. (Standard 3). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2013.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    St. Lawrence University
    23 Romoda Drive
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Other Instructional Site
    Adirondack Semester
    St. Lawrence University Massawepie Rd
    Childwold, NY 12922
  • Other Instructional Site
    Australia
    James Cook University, International Affairs
    Townsville, Australia
  • Other Instructional Site
    Austria
    Austro-American Institute, Operngasse 4
    Vienna, Austria
  • Other Instructional Site
    Brasher Falls High School
    1039 State Highway
    Brasher Falls, NY 13613
  • Other Instructional Site
    CHINA - Shanghai
    CIEE Study Centerin Shanghai Jinnua Bldg 3663 Zhongshan Bei Road
    Shanghai, China
  • Other Instructional Site
    CHINA - Suzhou
    Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, No. 111, Ren'ai Road, Suzhou Industralia Park
    Suzhou, China
  • Other Instructional Site
    Costa Rica
    Grupo de Kansas Universidad de Costa Rica, 100E., 100N, y 100E de Fuente Hispanidad, San Pedro de Montes de Oca
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Other Instructional Site
    Czech Republic - Prague
    CIEE Study Center, Stulcova 89/1
    Praha 2-Vysehrad, Czech Republic
  • Other Instructional Site
    France - Rennes
    CIEE Rennes , 81 Mail Francois Mitterrand
    Rennes, France
  • Other Instructional Site
    France - Toulouse
    CIEE Toulouse, 3 rue Astorg
    Toulouse, France
  • Other Instructional Site
    France - Universite de Bordeaux
    Montaigne Domaine Universitaire, 19 Esplande des Antilles
    Pessac, France
  • Other Instructional Site
    Franklin Academy Malone
    42 Huskie Ln
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Other Instructional Site
    Germany
    Marburg University, International Office/International Undergraduate Study Program, Deutschhausstr. 11 + 13
    Marburg, Germany
  • Other Instructional Site
    India - University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Bengaluru
    USAC Office, Christ University, 4th Floor Junior College Building, Hosur Road
    Bengaluru, India
  • Other Instructional Site
    ISEP (International Student Exchange Program)
    1655 N. Fort Meyer Drive Suite 400
    Arlington, VA 22209
  • Other Instructional Site
    Italy - Cortona
    University of Georgia, UGA Cortona, Via S. Margherita, 53
    Cortona, Italy
  • Other Instructional Site
    Italy - Sorrento
    Sant'Anna Institute, Via Marina Grande 16
    Sorrento, Italy
  • Other Instructional Site
    Japan - Kansai Gaidai University
    16-1 Nakamiyahigashino-cho
    Hirakata City, Japan
  • Other Instructional Site
    Jordan
    Wadi Abdoun, Princess Basma Street, Building No.8
    Amman, Jordan
  • Other Instructional Site
    Kenya Semester Program
    PO Box 1128, 00502 Karen
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Other Instructional Site
    Morocco
    35 Rue Jabal Oukaimeden
    Rabat, Morocco
  • Other Instructional Site
    Netherlands
    Center for European Studies - Maastricht University, Bonnefantenstraat 2
    Maastricht, Netherlands
  • Other Instructional Site
    New York City Semester
    Bard NYC, 292 N 8th St.
    Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • Other Instructional Site
    New Zealand - University of Otago
    P.O. Box 56
    Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Other Instructional Site
    Potsdam High School
    29 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Other Instructional Site
    Riverview Correctional Facility
    1110 Tibbitts Drive
    Ogdensburg, NY 13669
  • Other Instructional Site
    Spain Program
    Facultad de Geografía e Historia (Filosofía y Letras, Edificio B), Calle Profesor Aranguren s/n, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
    Madrid, Spain
  • Other Instructional Site
    St. Lawrence University London Program
    81 Gower Street
    London, United Kingdom
  • Other Instructional Site
    Thailand - University of Minnesota MSID
    47 Chotana Road, Chang Puak Muang
    Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Other Instructional Site
    The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
    1005 3rd St. NE
    Washington, DC 20002
  • Other Instructional Site
    Trinidad - University of the West Indies
    Corner of St. Johns Rd and Cornell Street
    St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

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