Statement of Accreditation Status
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
- CEO: Dr. Edwin Mojica, Chancellor
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Ivette Irizarry
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
- Control: Public
- Former Name(s): UPR-Humacao (8/18/2021), UPR Humacao University College (1/1/2000)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1962
- Last Reaffirmation: 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030
- October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on August 17, 2023 to the main campus at Bo. Tejas 100 Carr. 908, Humacao, PR 00791. - May 12, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report due April 14, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (financial health), as reported on the 2022 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - March 24, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due April 14, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2022 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2029-2030. - November 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - July 7, 2022
Staff acted on behalf of the commission to request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2022, addressing the recent action taken by CAPTE which may have implications for current and future compliance with Requirement of Affiliation 6; Standard III (Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience); Standard IV (Support of the Student Experience); Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment); and Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - June 23, 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. - December 2, 2021
To note the commission liaison guidance visit occurred virtually on August 25, 2021. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022. - 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 the sufficiency of planning and budgeting processes to fulfill its mission and goals, and to support its educational purposes and programs (Standard VI). To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. - June 24, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. - 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 require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the University of Puerto Rico System 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. - 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 - Humacao
Bo. Tejas 100 Carr. 908
Humacao, PR 00791
Approved Credential Levels
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