Statement of Accreditation Status
Wilson College
- CEO: Dr. Wesley Fugate, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Elissa Heil
- Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Terence Peavy, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields » Four-year, very small, primarily residential
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1922
- Last Reaffirmation: 2021
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028
- Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2024
Contact Information
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg,
PA
17201-1285
- The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
- March 4, 2021
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 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 2027-2028. - April 16, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To delay the On-Site Evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2020 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. - November 15, 2018
To note the consultation with the Commission’s representatives. To remind the institution of the Commission action of June 21, 2018, requesting a report beginning in 2019 and in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020. - July 2, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional locations at (1) Huntingdon Area School District, 2400 Cassidy Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652; (2) Tuscarora School District, 100 West Seminary Street, Mercersburg, PA 17236; (3) Annville-Cleona School District, 500 S. White Oak Street, Annville, PA 17003; (4) Eastern York School District, 120 South Third Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368; (5) Lincoln Intermediate Unit IU12, 65 Billerbeck Street, Oxford, PA 17350; and (6) Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit IU 13, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at these additional locations. Operations at the additional locations must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020. - June 21, 2018
To accept the monitoring report. To request that, beginning in 2019 and in conjunction with the Annual Institutional Update prior to the self-study visit of 2019-2020, the institution provide evidence demonstrating (1) improved financial viability and sustainability (formerly Standard 3, now Standard VI), and further evidence of (2) the assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution’s mission and goals (formerly Standard 7, now Standard VI). To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance consultation to discuss the Commission's expectations. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020. - March 2, 2017
To accept the monitoring report. To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2018, documenting (1) further steps taken to strengthen the institution’s financial viability and sustainability (Standard 3);(2) the establishment of budget and planning processes that integrate enrollment, strategic and facilities master planning (Standards 3 and 8); and (3) further development of an organized and sustainable institutional assessment process, with evidence that assessment results are used at the unit level to improve programs, services, and processes (Standard 7). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020. - November 19, 2015
To accept the Periodic Review Report, reaffirm accreditation and commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report. To request a monitoring report, due December 1, 2016 documenting (1) steps taken to strengthen the institution's finances (Standard 3); (2) strategies to assess the level of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard 3); (3) multi-year budget projections linked to an enrollment management plan (Standards 3 and 8); and (4) further development of an organized and systematic process for assessing institutional effectiveness (Standard 7). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020. - July 28, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and to include the change in mission within the scope of the institution's accreditation - June 29, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of substantive change request. To include the additional locations at (1) Big Spring School District, 45 Mt. Rock Road, Newville, PA 17241; and (2) Bellefonte School District, 318 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. To note that this action is not retroactive. To note that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2015, has been received and will be acted on at the November Commission meeting. - September 2, 2014
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at York County, 696 Delta Road, Red Lion, PA 17356 within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. In the event that operations at the additional locations do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - September 2, 2014
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To approve the relocation of the additional location from Mifflintown High School, 75 South Seventh Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059 to Juniata County, 3873 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059 and to include the additional location within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within 30 days of the commencement of operations at this additional location and the closure of the other location. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. - January 2, 2014
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online Associate of Arts in Business Management within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. - January 2, 2014
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the following additional locations within the scope of the institution’s accreditation (1) McConnellsburg High School , 151 E. Cherry Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233; (2) Mifflintown High School, 75 South Seventh Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059; and (3) Lewistown High School, 501 South Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at these additional locations. In the event that operations at the additional locations do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - September 3, 2013
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the change in mission within the scope of the institution's accreditation effective upon receipt of State approval. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - September 3, 2013
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at 550 East 2nd Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268 within the scope of the institution’s accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - June 27, 2013
To note the visit by the Commission's representative and to affirm inclusion of the following additional locations: (1) Washington County Public Schools, 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21741; (2) Upper Adams School District, 161 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 847, Biglerville, PA 17307; (3) Hanover Public School District, 403 Moul Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331; (4) Greencastle – Antrim School District, District Administration Offices, 370 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA 17225; and (5) Chambersburg Area School District, District Administration Offices, 511 South Sixth Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - June 27, 2013
To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - July 2, 2012
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To reclassify the existing instructional sites at (1) Washington County Public Schools, 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21741 and (2) Upper Adams School District, 161 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 847, Biglerville, PA 17307 to additional locations. To include the additional locations provisionally within the scope of the institution’s accreditation, pending site visits to the locations within six months of commencing operations. - July 2, 2012
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To reclassify the following existing instructional sites to additional locations: (1) Chambersburg Area High School, 511 South Sixth Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201; (2) Greencastle-Antrim Middle School, 370 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA 17225; and (3) Hanover Public School District, 403 Moul Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331. To include the additional locations provisionally within the scope of the institution’s accreditation, pending a site visit to one of the locations within six months of commencing operations. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - June 28, 2012
To accept the monitoring report. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2013, documenting (1) evidence that new planning processes are continuous and systematic and reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results; and (2) evidence that assessment results are used in institutional planning and resource allocation (Standard 2). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015. - August 30, 2011
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online Masters of Education program within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due by March 1, 2012, documenting (1) further progress in the integration of the institutional mission, vision and goals with strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation processes (Standards 1 & 2); and (2) further progress in the implementation of an organized and sustained student learning outcomes assessment process to evaluate and improve student learning (Standard 14). A small team visit may follow submission of the monitoring report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015.
- 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:
- Additional Location
Annville-Cleona School District
500 S. White Oak Street
Annville, PA 17003
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
Bellefonte School District
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Opened: 06/29/2015 - Additional Location
Big Spring School District
45 Mt. Rock Road
Newville, PA 17241
Opened: 06/29/2015 - Additional Location
Chambersburg Area High School
511 South Sixth Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Opened: 07/02/2012 - Additional Location
Eastern York School District
120 South Third Street
Wrightsville, PA 17368
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School
370 South Ridge Avenue
Greencastle, PA 17225
Opened: 07/02/2012 - Additional Location
Hanover Public School District
403 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
Opened: 07/02/2012 - Additional Location
Huntingdon Area School District
2400 Cassidy Avenue
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
Juniata County
3873 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Opened: 09/02/2014 - Additional Location
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit IU 13
1020 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
Lewistown High School
501 South sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044 - Additional Location
Lincoln Intermediate Unit IU12
65 Billerbeck Street
Oxford, PA 17350
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
McConnellsburg High School
151 East Cherry Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Opened: 01/27/2014 - Additional Location
Tuscarora School District
100 West Seminary Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Opened: 08/24/2018 - Additional Location
Upper Adams School District
161 N. Main Street P.O. Box 847
Biglerville, PA 17307
Opened: 07/02/2012 - Additional Location
Washington County Public Schools
820 Commonwealth Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Opened: 07/02/2012 - Additional Location
Waynesboro School District
550 East 2nd Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Opened: 09/03/2013 - Additional Location
York County
696 Delta Road
Red Lion, PA 17356
Opened: 09/02/2014 - Other Instructional Site
Adams County-Gettysburg
898 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325 - Other Instructional Site
Altoona
1221 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602 - Other Instructional Site
Columbia Borough
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512 - Other Instructional Site
Eastern York
100 Abels Road
East Prospect, PA 17317 - Other Instructional Site
Huntingdon Area School District
2400 Cassady Ave #1
Huntingdon, PA 16652 - Other Instructional Site
Phillipsburg-Osceola School District
200 Short Street
Phillipsburg, PA 16866 - Other Instructional Site
Phillipsburg-Osceola, Moshannon Valley, West Branch
516 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858 - Other Instructional Site
Red Lion Area School District
1195 Windsor Road
Red Lion, PA 17356 - Other Instructional Site
Scotland Sports Camp
3583 Scotland Road
Scotland, PA 17254 - Other Instructional Site
Shalom Christian Academy
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202 - Other Instructional Site
South Eastern School District
417 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321 - Other Instructional Site
South Western School District
225 Bowman Road
Hanover, PA 17331 - Other Instructional Site
Susquehanna School District
Susquehanna Township SD HS Library 3500 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109 - Other Instructional Site
Tuscarora School District
5191 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236 - Other Instructional Site
West Shore Cross Roads MS
535 Fishing Creek Road
Lewisberry, PA 17339 - Other Instructional Site
West Shore School District
507 Fishing Creek Road PO Box 803
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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