Statement of Accreditation Status
Susquehanna University
- CEO: Dr. Jonathan Green, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Danielle Brown
- Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Ryan Hartnett, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus » Four-year, small, highly residential
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1930
- Last Reaffirmation: 2024
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2031-2032
- March 14, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 on October 1-4, 2023. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due January 6, 2025 providing further evidence of (1) faculty and other appropriate professionals that are provided with opportunities, resources, and support for professional growth and innovation in educational effectiveness assessment (Standard III); (2) the implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V); (3) demonstrated and documented use of assessment results to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V); and (4) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal, and availability of resources (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. - March 4, 2021
To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2023-2024. - January 4, 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 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 2023-2024. - 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 2023-2024. - April 30, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Master's degree program (Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2023-2024. - June 26, 2014
To reaffirm accreditation and to commend the institution on the quality of the self-study process and report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2019.
- 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:
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- Main Campus
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025
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