Statement of Accreditation Status
Union Theological Seminary
- CEO: Dr. Serene Jones, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Carolyn Klaasen
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kathy Feith, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Theological Studies » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1967
- Last Reaffirmation: March 14, 2019
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027
- January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 7, 2025, to the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, 354 Hunter Street, Ossining, NY 10562 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 7, 2025, to the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, 247 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. - November 25, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Education Department for the additional location at 247 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. - November 25, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Education Department for the additional location at 354 Hunter Street, Ossining, NY 10562. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of March 18, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - June 26, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 354 Hunter Street, Ossining, NY 10562 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of review, including but not limited to approval of or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary by email to [email protected]. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. - June 26, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 247 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of review, including but not limited to approval of or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction from all outstanding required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary by email to [email protected]. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. 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 scheduled for 2026-2027. - March 18, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 18, 2024, that provides additional information on Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - March 14, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of July 10, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - July 10, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Doctor's - Professional Practice - Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Leadership, and Justice within the institution's scope of accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due November 1, 2023, providing 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. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-5710 - Additional Location
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
247 Harris Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Opened: 09/03/2024 - Additional Location
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
354 Hunter St
Ossining, NY 10562
Opened: 09/03/2024
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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