Statement of Accreditation Status
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- CEO: Dr. Toyin Tofade, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Brian Cesario
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Other Health Professions » Research Colleges and Universities
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1921
- Last Reaffirmation: March 4, 2021
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028
- February 26, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the complex substantive change request. To include the change in legal status, form of control, and ownership within the institution's scope of accreditation, effective June 1, 2026. To note the complex substantive change request includes the merger of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with Russell Sage College, effective June 1, 2026, the anticipated date of the transaction. To require notification of the date of the closing of the transaction within five calendar days of the transaction, or immediate notification if there is any delay of the date of the closing of the transaction, by email to [email protected]. To note that Russell Sage College is the surviving institution. To note that the surviving institution is responsible for ensuring the submission of all required reports and information on behalf of the integrated institution. To note that Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will maintain accreditation for the sole purpose of implementing the teach-out plan and agreements and effectuating the change in ownership process with the United States Department of Education per the United States Department of Education's Updated Guidance and Procedures for Changes in Ownership, dated September 15, 2022 (Electronic Announcement ID: GENERAL-22-70).To note that Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' accreditation cease date will be determined after the United States Department of Education has approved the merger application. To request a supplemental information report, due July 31, 2026, providing (1) updated status of the implementation of the complex substantive change (Substantive Change Policy and Complex Substantive Change Procedures); (2) an update on the date Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences degree granting authority will cease (Requirement of Affiliation 1); and (3) written evidence of review, including but not limited to, approval of the transaction from all required licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including but not limited to the United States Department of Education and the New York State Education Department (Standard II). 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 and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. To note the action for Russell Sage College on February 26, 2026. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - February 26, 2026
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan and teach-out agreement. To approve the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out agreement with Russell Sage College, Troy, NY. To note that Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' accreditation cease date will be determined after the United States Department of Education has approved the merger application. To note that Russell Sage College has been designated as the repository of all Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' student records. To require notification when student records have been transferred to Russell Sage College by email to [email protected]. To note the action for Russell Sage College on February 26, 2026. - April 29, 2024
To note the verification visit took place on June 8, 2023 to the main campus at 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. - February 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. 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. - April 29, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional location at 261 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. To require immediate notification when instruction ceases at the additional location. To note 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. - April 29, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the additional location at 261 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. To note that the institution will conduct and complete its own teach-out by May 2023 at the main campus at 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 and teach-out agreements are not required. To note that the additional location will close by June 30, 2021. - 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 request that, beginning in 2021 and in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update prior to the Mid-Point Peer Review in 2024, the institution provide further evidence of (1) financial planning and budget processes that are aligned with mission, goals and objectives and are evidence-based (Standard VI) and (2) strategies to address enrollment decline (Standard VI). 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. - January 4, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change and request for expedited review of distance education as a temporary alternative delivery method. To allow the use of distance education through May 30, 2021 to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published August 21, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond May 30, 2021 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 To note that the evaluation visit has occurred and will be acted upon by the Commission at the March meeting. - April 30, 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. - 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 2019-2020. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
106 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208 - Other Instructional Site
Stack Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)
150 New Scotland Ave, Life Sciences Innovation Building
Albany, NY 12208
Approved Credential Levels
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