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Statement of Accreditation Status

Luzerne County Community College

  • CEO: Mr. John Yudichak, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Joseph Grilli
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Associate Large/Medium » No research designation
  • Control: Public
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Accreditation Granted: June 25, 1975
  • Last Reaffirmation: 2021
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029

Contact Information

1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634

(570) 740-0200

www.luzerne.edu

  • June 6, 2025
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission 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). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • 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 2028-2029.
  • March 28, 2024
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
  • November 6, 2023
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2028-2029.
  • October 31, 2023
    To note the verification visits took place to the main campus at 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 on August 2, 2023 and to the additional locations at (1) 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711; and (2) 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18501 on August 2, 2023.
  • June 24, 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 2028-2029.
  • January 3, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at the Kulpmont Nursing Center, 1100 Spruce Street, Kulpmont, PA 17834. To require immediate notification when instruction ceases at the additional location. 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.
  • January 3, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the Wayne Memorial Hospital additional location at 600 Maple Avenue, Honesdale, PA 18431-1436 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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 2027-2028.
  • January 3, 2020
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at M & T Education Center, 3 S. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • November 17, 2016
    To accept the Periodic Review Report and reaffirm accreditation. To recognize the institution for progress to date and to commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report. The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2020-2021.
  • 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:

  • Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope
  • Postsecondary award (1-2 years) Included within the scope
  • Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    Luzerne County Community College
    1333 South Prospect Street
    Nanticoke, PA 18634
  • Additional Location
    Berwick Center
    Eagles Building 107 South Market Street
    Berwick, PA 18603
  • Additional Location
    Hazleton Center
    Broad Street Exchange Building 100 West Broad Street Suite 108
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Additional Location
    M & T Education Center
    3 S. Main Street
    Pittston, PA 18640
    Opened: 08/09/2021
  • Additional Location
    Northumberland Center
    Northumberland Regional Higher Education Center 2 East Arch Street
    Shamokin, PA 17872
  • Additional Location
    Scranton Center
    300 Lackawanna Avenue
    Scranton, PA 18501
  • Additional Location
    Wilkes-Barre Center
    2 Public Square
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
  • Other Instructional Site
    Bloomsburg Area High School
    1200 Railroad Street
    Bloomsburg, PA 17815
  • Other Instructional Site
    Delaware Valley High School
    256 US-6
    Milford, PA 18337
  • Other Instructional Site
    Elmer L. Meyers High School
    341 Carey Avenue
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  • Other Instructional Site
    GAR Memorial High School
    250 South Grant Street
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  • Other Instructional Site
    Greater Susquehanna Center
    1100 Main Street
    Watsontown, PA 17777
  • Other Instructional Site
    Hanover Area Junior Senior High School
    1600 Sans Souci Parkway
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
  • Other Instructional Site
    Henry Hood Geisinger
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
  • Other Instructional Site
    Honesdale High School
    459 Terrace Street
    Honesdale, PA 18431
  • Other Instructional Site
    James M Coughlin High School
    80 North Washington Street
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  • Other Instructional Site
    Luzerne County Head Start
    23 Beekman Street
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
  • Other Instructional Site
    Mount Carmel Area High School
    600 W. 5th Street
    Mount Carmel, PA 17851
  • Other Instructional Site
    North Schuylkill High School
    15 Academy Lane
    Ashland, PA 17921
  • Other Instructional Site
    Northwest Area High School
    243 Thorne Hill Rd
    Shickshinny, PA 18655
  • Other Instructional Site
    Pittston Area High School
    5 Stout St
    Pittston, PA 18640
  • Other Instructional Site
    Scranton High School
    63 Mike Munchak Way
    Scranton, PA 18508
  • Other Instructional Site
    Southern Columbia Area High School
    812 Southern Drive
    Catawissa, PA 17820
  • Other Instructional Site
    Tobyhanna Army Depot
    11 Hap Arnold Boulevard
    Coolbaugh Township, PA 18466
  • Other Instructional Site
    Warrior Run High School
    4800 Susquehanna Trail
    Turbotville, PA 17772
  • Other Instructional Site
    West Scranton High School
    1201 Luzerne Street
    Scranton, PA 18504
  • Other Instructional Site
    West Side Career and Technology Center
    75 Evans Street
    Kingston, PA 18704
  • Other Instructional Site
    Wilkes University
    84 West South Street
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  • Other Instructional Site
    Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center
    350 Jumper Road
    Plains Township, PA 18705
  • Other Instructional Site
    Wyoming Area Secondary Center
    20 Memorial St.
    Exeter, PA 18643
  • Other Instructional Site
    Wyoming Valley West High School
    150 Wadham St
    Plymouth, PA 18651

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