Statement of Accreditation Status
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
- CEO: Mr. Aaron Walton, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Erika Shehata
- Commission Staff Liaison: Terence Peavy, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts and Sciences » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Former Name(s): Cheyney State College
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1951
- Last Reaffirmation: June 27, 2024
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2030-2031
Contact Information
1837 University Circle P. O. Box 200
Cheyney,
PA
19319-0200
- April 23, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location 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 written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and Pennsylvania Department of Education. 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 instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031. - June 26, 2025
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). - June 26, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report requested by the Commission action of June 27, 2024. To note the follow-up team visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319 on April 3-4, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031. - 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 2030-2031. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan and teach-out agreements. To note that an updated teach-out plan and signed teach-out agreements will not be required. - June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note the follow-up team visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319 on April 4-5, 2024. To reaffirm accreditation because the institution is now in compliance with Standard II (Ethics and Integrity); Standard III (Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience); Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement); and former Requirements of Affiliation 5 and 11. To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2025, demonstrating sustainability of implemented corrective measures and further evidence of (1) compliance with all applicable government laws and regulations and Commission policies and procedures (Standard II and Substantive Change Policy and Procedures); (2) compliance with federal Clery Act reporting (Standard II); (3) adequate and appropriate institutional review and approval on any student learning opportunities designed, delivered, or assessed by third-party providers (Standard III and Substantive Change Policy and Procedures); (4) periodic assessment of third-party providers, consideration of results, and follow-up when warranted (Standard III); (5) the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard VI); (6) financial planning and budget processes that are aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives and are evidence-based (Standard VI); (7) adequate fiscal and human resources, including physical and technical infrastructure, to support operations (Standard VI); (8) compliance with its program responsibilities under existing federal title IV and other state laws and regulations, including any audits of financial aid programs as required by federal and state regulations and updated financial information relating to the institution's Heightened Cash Monitoring (HCM2) status (Standard VI); and (9) an annual independent audit confirming financial viability with evidence of follow-up on any cited concerns, including but not limited to the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023 (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standards Guidelines). To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission of its status with local, state, federal, and other relevant agencies. To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031. - April 29, 2024
To note that the Commission liaison guidance visit occurred on January 5 and 30, 2024. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation. - November 16, 2023
To acknowledge the receipt of the contingency teach-out plan requested by the Commission action of June 22, 2023. - November 16, 2023
To note the Commission liaison guidance visit occurred on July 19, 2023. - November 16, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the Supplemental Information Report requested by the Commission action of April 25, 2023. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Trauma Informed Education Studies - TIES
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle P. O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319-0200 - Additional Location
Cheyney University at Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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