Statement of Accreditation Status
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
- CEO: Dr. José Meza-Pereira, Chancellor
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Prof. Stanley Portela-Valentin
- Commission Staff Liaison: Michael Bowden, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Former Name(s): UPR-Carolina (8/18/2021), UPR Carolina University College (1/1/2000), UPR Carolina Regional College (1/1/1999)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: June 23, 1978
- Last Reaffirmation: November 17, 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030
- June 25, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental report requested by the Commission action of March 6, 2026. To request a supplemental information report, due August 7, 2026, providing further evidence of the institution's documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development, including those from any related entities adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI, Related Entities Policy and Procedures) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - March 6, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 13, 2026, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) including full disclosure of financial statements or financial reports to support sustainable fiscal stability. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - 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 and enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b) and (c). 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 and enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on June 1, 2023 to the main campus at Ave., Sur 2100, Carolina, PR 00987. - November 17, 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 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 24, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To request that the next self-study, in preparation for a visit in 2021-2022, provide further evidence of (1) clearly documented and communicated planning and improvement processes that provide for constituent participation (Standard VI) and (2) assessment of the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard VI). - September 8, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of written approvals from University of Puerto Rico System Office and the Puerto Rico Board of Post-Secondary Institutions. - August 27, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the University of Puerto Rico System Office and the Puerto Rico Board of Post-Secondary Institutions. 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 2021-2022. - 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 2021-2022. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
UPR - Carolina
Ave. Sur 2100
Carolina, PR 00987-4807
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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