Wagner College

CEO: Dr. Jeff Doggett, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Nicholas Richardson
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Terence Peavy, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs » Four-year, small, highly residential
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1931
Last Reaffirmation: 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029

Contact Information

One Campus Road
Staten Island, NY 10301-4495

(800) 221-1010

www.wagner.edu

April 29, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) for the Doctor's - Professional Practice - Occupational Therapy. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
February 21, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Doctor's - Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including New York State Department of Education (NYSED) and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). 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 2028-2029.
October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 17, 2023 to the main campus at One Campus Road, Staten Island, NY 10301.
November 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note that a follow-up visit will not be conducted. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
March 10, 2022
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 the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2022, documenting further evidence of sufficient support to sustain the assessment of student achievement and to communicate results of assessment to stakeholders (Standard V). A follow-up team visit may follow submission of the supplemental information report. 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 2028-2029.
June 23, 2021
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 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. To note that the Commission delayed the On-Site Evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2021 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions. The Evaluation visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures.
January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change and request for expedited review of distance education as a temporary alternative delivery method. To allow the use of distance education through May 30, 2021 to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published August 21, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond May 30, 2021 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 2020-2021.
October 29, 2020
To delay the On-Site Evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2021 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions and to continue accreditation. To note the institution remains accredited during a delay granted by the Commission. The Evaluation visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures.
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 2020-2021.
November 17, 2016
To accept the Periodic Review Report, reaffirm accreditation, and commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report process. The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2020-2021.
February 13, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Education Department and to include the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner Program within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
April 28, 2014
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner Program within the scope of the institution's accreditation, effective upon receipt of state approval. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
March 7, 2013
To accept the monitoring report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
November 15, 2012
To reject the monitoring report, noting that it provided limited institutional responses to requested information. To request a monitoring report due January 1, 2013 documenting evidence of the development and implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustained process for the assessment of institutional effectiveness linked to the institution's strategic and operational plans (Standard 7). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
June 23, 2011
To reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report due October 1, 2012 documenting evidence of the development and implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustained process for the assessment of institutional effectiveness linked to the institution's strategic and operational plans (Standard 7). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.

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
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Leadership and Diversity
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 to offer ONE program: Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

Main Campus
Wagner College
One Campus Road
Staten Island, NY 10301-4495
Additional Location
Staten Island University Hospital
475 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Other Instructional Site
Wagner Manhattan
55 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004

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