Columbia Central University

Phase: Formerly Accredited
Status: Merged/Consolidated/Acquired
Candidacy Granted: January 1, 2002
Accreditation Granted: June 28, 2007
Accreditation Ceased: October 31, 2025

Accreditation Actions

August 3, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of evidence of approval, dated August 2, 2025, from the United States Department of Education (USDE) of the merger with NUC University. To note that accreditation will cease on October 31, 2025. As of November 1, 2025, Columbia Central University is no longer accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. To note the Commission action of August 3, 2025, for NUC University.
December 20, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note that the United States Department of Education (USDE) has not yet approved the merger application. To note that the accreditation cease date of December 31, 2024, is no longer in effect and will be determined after USDE has approved the merger application.
November 25, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of May 16, 2024. To remind the institution of its obligation to immediately inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision. To note that accreditation will cease on December 31, 2024. As of January 1, 2025, Columbia Central University will no longer be accredited by the Middles States Commission on Higher Education.
May 20, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 16, 2023.
May 16, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the request for a waiver of Complex Substantive Change Procedures Section VIII.K.2.e.i-iii and to allow an extension to the one-year stipulation to implement the substantive change included in the scope of accreditation by the Commission action of November 17, 2022. To extend the due date of the implementation of the complex substantive change for up to one additional year, to November 16, 2024, to comply with the United States Department of Education (USDE) two-step change in ownership approval process. To note that Columbia Central University's accreditation will cease on December 31, 2024. To request a supplemental information report due October 15, 2024, providing (1) an update on the status of the implementation of the integration with NUC University including but not limited to student records, programs and services, and financial implications of the transaction (Complex Substantive Change Procedures) and (2) documentation of the full implementation of the teach-out plan, including a final version of the integration planning team milestones including timeframe and status (Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). To remind the institution of its obligation to immediately inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
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 (enrollment by educational program), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d).
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 and enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d).
January 4, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the aggregate change of 27% in the Veterinary Assistant with Pet Grooming Diploma program within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action 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.
January 4, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the increase in the number of clock and credit hours required for successful completion of the Professional Pet Groomer Diploma program within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action 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.
January 4, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the increase in the number of clock and credit hours required for successful completion of the Laboratory Assistant Program with Electronic Processing 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 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 2030-2031.