Statement of Accreditation Status
Five Towns College
- CEO: Dr. David Cohen, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Joshua Dinsman
- Commission Staff Liaison: Suzan Harkness, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design » No research designation
- Control: Private (For-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: February 25, 1988
- Last Reaffirmation: November 21, 2019
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027
- 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 2026-2027. - 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 2026-2027. - September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 26, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - April 26, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 31, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - February 23, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented by email to [email protected]. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including United States Department of Education. 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 2026-2027. - 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 2024-2025. - November 21, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To reaffirm accreditation. To request that, beginning in 2020 and in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update prior to the Mid-Point Peer Review in 2023, the institution provide further evidence of (1) sufficient support to sustain the assessment of student achievement and to communicate results of assessment to stakeholders (Standard V) and (2) comprehensive long-range planning processes (Standard VI). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. - June 23, 2016
To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2018-2019. - November 27, 2014
To accept the supplemental information report. To remove the probation because the institution is now in compliance with Standard 4 (Leadership and Governance) and Standard 5 (Administration) and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2016 documenting ongoing assessment by the governing body in the fulfillment of its defined responsibilities to assure continuity and stability of institutional leadership (Standard 4). The next evaluation visit is now scheduled for 2018-2019. - November 20, 2014
To note the communication by the Commission's representative.
- 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 (1-2 years) Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Certificate Program in Court Reporting
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Five Towns College
305 N. Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871 - Other Instructional Site
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2 6th Ave.
Brentwood, NY 11717 - Other Instructional Site
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1 Scholar Ln.
Commack, NY 11725 - Other Instructional Site
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1 Falcon Place
Deer Park, NY 11729 - Other Instructional Site
Elwood - John H. Glenn High School
478 Elwood Road
Elwood, NY 11731 - Other Instructional Site
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15 Dosoris Ln.
Glen Cove, NY 11542 - Other Instructional Site
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341 Lakeville Road
Great Neck, NY 11020 - Other Instructional Site
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525 Half Hollow Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746 - Other Instructional Site
Harborfields High School
98 Taylor Ave.
Greenlawn, NY 11740 - Other Instructional Site
Hauppauge High School
500 Lincoln Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788 - Other Instructional Site
Kings Park High School
200 Route 25A
Kings Park, NY 11754 - Other Instructional Site
Locust Valley High School
99 Horse Hollow Rd
Lattingtown, NY 11560 - Other Instructional Site
Longwood High School
100 Longwood Road
Middle Island, NY 11953 - Other Instructional Site
Mount Sinai High School
110 N. Country Rd.
Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 - Other Instructional Site
Northport High School
154 Laurel Hill Rd.
Northport, NY 11768 - Other Instructional Site
Oyster Bay High School
150 E. Main St.
Oyster Bay, NY 11771 - Other Instructional Site
Rockville Centre - Southside High School
128 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - Other Instructional Site
Sachem High School East
177 Granny Rd.
Farmingdale, NY 11738 - Other Instructional Site
Sachem High School North
212 Smith Road
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 - Other Instructional Site
Shoreham-Wading River High School
250A Route 25A
Shoreham, NY 11786 - Other Instructional Site
Smithtown High School East
10 School Street
St. James, NY 11780 - Other Instructional Site
Smithtown High School West
100 Central Road
Smithtown, NY 11787 - Other Instructional Site
Southold Junior/Senior High School
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971 - Other Instructional Site
Uniondale High School
933 Goodrich St
Uniondale, NY 11553 - Other Instructional Site
Walt Whitman High School
301 W Hills Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746 - Other Instructional Site
Wellington C. Mepham High School
2401 Camp Ave.
Bellmore, NY 11710 - Other Instructional Site
West Babylon Senior High School
500 Great East Beck Road
West Babylon, NY 11704 - Other Instructional Site
Westbury High School
1 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568 - Other Instructional Site
William Floyd High School
240 Mastic Beach Rd.
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
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