Statement of Accreditation Status

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

  • CEO: Dr. Christopher Reber, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Mrs. Lauren Durkin
  • Commission Staff Liaison: To Be Assigned, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Technology, Engineering, and Sciences » No research designation
  • Control: Private (Non-Profit)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Candidacy Granted: January 1, 2006
  • Accreditation Granted: June 25, 2009
  • Last Reaffirmation: March 10, 2022
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030

Contact Information

326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

(717) 901-5152

https://www.harrisburgu.edu/

  • June 25, 2026
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of June 26, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • October 30, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 1500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 that ceased operations September 1, 2025. To remove the additional location from 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. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • June 26, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of February 27, 2025. To note the follow-up team visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 on April 14-15, 2025.
  • June 26, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of February 27, 2025. To note the follow-up team visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 on April 14-15, 2025. To request a supplemental information report, due April 1, 2026, providing evidence of sustainability of (1) processes to disaggregate and analyze student achievement data to inform and implement strategies that improve outcomes for all student populations (Standard IV) and (2) financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • June 26, 2025
    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 and enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b) and (c).
  • June 26, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out plan for the closure of the RN to BSN Nursing program. To note that the institution conducted and completed its own teach-out by December 12, 2024, and that teach-out agreements were not required. To note that students may obtain academic records at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
  • April 25, 2025
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the Commission liaison guidance visit occurred on March 3, 2025. To remind the institution of the Commission request of June 26, 2025, for a supplemental information report due April 1, 2026. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • February 28, 2025
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request that the institution complete and submit for approval, by April 30, 2025, a comprehensive, implementable teach-out plan for all students affected by the College's decision to voluntarily withdraw the accreditation of the RN-BSN program from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). In accordance with Commission policy and federal regulations, the teach-out plan must provide for the equitable treatment of students to complete their education and include any teach-out agreements that the institution has entered into or intends to enter into with another institution. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • February 27, 2025
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information reports requested by the Commission action of August 8, 2024. To request a supplemental information report due, March 14, 2025, documenting the reasons the institution failed to comply with all applicable Commission policies and regulations, including the timely submission of the required supplemental information reports, due September 5, 2024, and December 13, 2024 (Standard II, Accreditation Actions Policies and Procedures, and Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policies and Procedures). To request that the supplemental information report also include further evidence of (1) documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. To remind the institution of its obligation to submit accreditation materials within established deadlines and in accordance with Commission policy and procedures. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
  • February 27, 2025
    To reject the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 4, 2024, because the report provided limited responses to requested information and did not present evidence and analysis in a manner conducive to Commission review. To request resubmission of the supplemental information report by March 14, 2025. To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. To remind the institution of its obligation to submit accreditation materials within established deadlines and in accordance with Commission policy and procedures.
  • 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:

  • 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 to offer ONE program: Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
    326 Market Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17101
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    520 South White Oak Street
    Annville, PA 17003
  • Other Instructional Site
    Bermudian Springs High School
    7335 Carlisle Pike
    York Springs, PA 17372
  • Other Instructional Site
    Big Spring High School
    100 Mount Rock Road
    Newville, PA 17241
  • Other Instructional Site
    Biglerville High School
    135 North Main Street
    Biglerville, PA 17307
  • Other Instructional Site
    Boiling Springs High School
    21 Academy Street
    Boiling Springs, PA 17007
  • Other Instructional Site
    Boyertown Area High School
    120 Monroe Street
    Boyertown, PA 19512
  • Other Instructional Site
    Camelot Education
    5612 Greene Street
    Philadelphia, PA 18144
  • Other Instructional Site
    Camp Hill High School
    100 South 24th Street
    Camp Hill, PA 17001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Capital Area School for the Arts
    150 Strawberry Square
    Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Other Instructional Site
    Carlisle Area High School
    623 West Penn Street
    Carlisle, PA 17013
  • Other Instructional Site
    Carroll County Career & Technology Center
    1229 Washington Road
    Camp Hill, PA 21157
  • Other Instructional Site
    Cedar Cliff High School
    1301 Carlisle Road
    Camp Hill, PA 17011
  • Other Instructional Site
    Central Dauphin East High School
    626 Rutherford Road
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
  • Other Instructional Site
    Central Dauphin High School
    437 Piketown Road
    Harrisburg, PA 17112
  • Other Instructional Site
    Central York High School
    601 Mundis Mill Road
    York, PA 17406
  • Other Instructional Site
    Chambersburg Area High School
    511 South 6th Street
    Chambersburg, PA 17201
  • Other Instructional Site
    Chester County TCHS - Brandywine
    443 Boot Road
    Downingtown, PA 19335
  • Other Instructional Site
    City of Knowledge
    Edificio #104 Clayton Ancon
    Panama City, Panama City 0801
  • Other Instructional Site
    Coatesville Area High School
    1445 East Lincoln Highway
    Coatesville, PA 19320
  • Other Instructional Site
    Cumberland Perry Area Votech
    100 Old Willow Mill Road
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
  • Other Instructional Site
    Cumberland Valley High School
    6746 Carlisle Pike
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
  • Other Instructional Site
    Dallastown Area High School
    700 New School Lane
    Dallastown, PA 17313
  • Other Instructional Site
    Dauphin County Technical School
    6001 Locust Lane
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
  • Other Instructional Site
    Downingtown Area High School East
    50 Devon Drive
    Exton, PA 19341
  • Other Instructional Site
    Downingtown Area High School West
    445 Manor Avenue
    Downington, PA 19335
  • Other Instructional Site
    East Juniata Junior/Senior High School
    32944 Route 35
    McAlisterville, PA 17049
  • Other Instructional Site
    East Pennsboro Area High School
    425 West Shady Lane
    Enola, PA 17025
  • Other Instructional Site
    Eastern Lebanon County High School
    180 Elco Drive
    Meyerstown, PA 17067
  • Other Instructional Site
    Elizabeth Area High School
    600 East High Street
    Elizabethtown, PA 17022
  • Other Instructional Site
    Ephrata High School
    806 Oak Boulevard
    Ephrata, PA 17522
  • Other Instructional Site
    Franklin Learning Center
    616 North 15th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
  • Other Instructional Site
    Gettysburg Area High School
    1130 Old Harrisburg Road
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Other Instructional Site
    Gettysburg Area High School
    1130 Old Harrisburg Road
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Other Instructional Site
    Greenwood MS-High School
    405 E. Sunbury Street
    Millerstown, PA 17062
  • Other Instructional Site
    Grove City High School
    511 Highland Avenue
    Grove City, PA 16127
  • Other Instructional Site
    Halifax High School
    3940 Peters Mountain Road
    Halifax PA 17032, PA 17032
  • Other Instructional Site
    Harrisburg Academy
    10 Erford Road
    Wormleysburg, PA 17043
  • Other Instructional Site
    Horace Furness High School
    1900 S. Third Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19148
  • Other Instructional Site
    Juniata High School
    3931 William Pen Highway
    Mifflintown, PA 17059
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lancaster County CTC
    432 Old Market Stree
    Mount Joy, PA 17059
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lebanon High School
    1000 S 8th Street
    Lebanon, PA 17042
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lower Dauphin High School
    201 South Hanover Street
    Hummelstown, PA 17036
  • Other Instructional Site
    Manheim Township High School
    115 Blue Streak Boulevard
    Lancaster, PA 17606
  • Other Instructional Site
    Martin Luther King High School
    6100 Stenton Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19138
  • Other Instructional Site
    McCaskey Campus
    445 North Reservoir Street
    Lancaster, PA 17602
  • Other Instructional Site
    Mechanicsburg Area High School
    500 South Broad Street
    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
  • Other Instructional Site
    Middletown Area High School
    1155 North Union Street
    Middletown, PA 17057
  • Other Instructional Site
    Millersburg Area High School
    799 Center Street
    Millersburg, PA 17061
  • Other Instructional Site
    Milton Hershey School
    1201 Homestead Lane
    Hershey, PA 17033
  • Other Instructional Site
    Motivation High School
    5900 Baltimore Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19143
  • Other Instructional Site
    New Oxford High School
    130 Berlin Road
    New Oxford, PA 17350
  • Other Instructional Site
    Newport High School
    500 Caroline Street
    Newport, PA 17074
  • Other Instructional Site
    Northeast High School
    1601 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
  • Other Instructional Site
    Palmyra Area High School
    1125 Park Drive
    Palymyra, PA 17078
  • Other Instructional Site
    Paul Robeson High School
    4125 Ludlow Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Other Instructional Site
    Pequea Valley High School
    433 East Newport Road
    Kinzers, PA 17535
  • Other Instructional Site
    Philadelphia Military Academy
    2118 North 13th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
  • Other Instructional Site
    Red Land High School
    560 Fishing Creet Road
    Lewisberry, PA 17339
  • Other Instructional Site
    Red Lion Area High School
    200 Horace Mann Avenue
    Red Lion, PA 17356
  • Other Instructional Site
    Roxborough High School
    6498 Ridge Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19128
  • Other Instructional Site
    South Western High School
    200 Bowman Road
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Other Instructional Site
    Southern York County School District
    3280 Fissels Church Road
    Glen Rock, PA 17327
  • Other Instructional Site
    Spring Grove Area High School
    1490 Roth Church Road
    Spring Grove, PA 17362
  • Other Instructional Site
    Steelton-Highspire Junior/Senior High School
    250 Reynders Avenue
    Steelton, PA 17113
  • Other Instructional Site
    Susquehanna Township High School
    3500 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
  • Other Instructional Site
    Susquenita High School
    309 Schoolhouse Road
    Duncannon, PA 17020
  • Other Instructional Site
    Technical College High School - Brandywine
    443 Boot Road
    Downingtown, PA 19335
  • Other Instructional Site
    Technical College High School - Pickering
    1580 Charleston Road
    Pheonixville, PA 19460
  • Other Instructional Site
    Upper Dauphin Area High School
    220 North Church Street
    Elizabethville, PA 17023
  • Other Instructional Site
    Warwick High School
    301 West Organge Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
  • Other Instructional Site
    Waynesboro Area High School
    550 East 2nd Street
    Waynesboro, PA 17268
  • Other Instructional Site
    West Perry High School
    2608 Shermans Valley Road
    Elliotsburg, PA 17024
  • Other Instructional Site
    William Bodine High School
    1101
    North 4th Street, PA 19123
  • Other Instructional Site
    York County School of Technology
    2179 South Queen Street
    York, PA 17402

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