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Statement of Accreditation Status

Five Towns College

  • CEO: Dr. David Cohen, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Joshua Dinsman
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Michael Sachs, 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

Contact Information

305 N. Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871

(631) 424-7000

www.ftc.edu

  • 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
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