Statement of Accreditation Status

Relay Graduate School of Education

  • CEO: Dr. Sarah Johnson, CEO
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Katja Walton
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Kristy Bishop, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Graduate Studies » No research designation
  • Control: Private (Non-Profit)
  • Former Name(s): Teacher U Graduate School of Education (4/8/2011), Relay School of Education (8/9/2011)
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Candidacy Granted: 2011
  • Accreditation Granted: November 15, 2012
  • Last Reaffirmation: 2017
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2025-2026

Contact Information

25 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

(212) 228-1888

  • 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 (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2025-2026.
  • 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 (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2025-2026.
  • June 22, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2025-2026.
  • December 2, 2022
    Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report due January 9, 2023, providing information on enrollment by educational program in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d) (Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2025-2026.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 230 E, San Jose, CA 95110 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 434, Memphis, TN 38014 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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 2025-2026.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 304 Laurel Street, Suite 2D, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 1140 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 370 James Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06513 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • April 28, 2022
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 4130 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
  • 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 year) Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Advanced Certificate in Special Education
  • Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    Relay Graduate School of Education
    25 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Opened: 06/10/2019
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Atlanta
    1890 Detroit Avenue NW
    Atlanta, GA 30314
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Chicago
    924 W 19th Place, Suite 200
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Chicago
    924 W. 19th Place, Ste. 200
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Connecticut
    370 James Street, 2nd Floor
    New Haven, CT 06513
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Dallas-Fort Worth
    1600 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 500
    Dallas, TX 76010
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Delaware
    3411 Silverside Rd, Baynard Buidling, Suite 104
    Wilmington, DE 19810
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Delaware
    3411 Silverside Road, Baynard Building, Suite 104
    Wilmington, DE 19810
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Denver
    2128 W 32nd Ave, Suite 200
    Denver, CO 80211
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Houston
    2500 CityWest Blvd Suite 100
    Houston, TX 77042
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Indianapolis
    735 Shelby Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46203
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Memphis
    1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 434
    Memphis, TN 38014
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Nashville
    1108 McKennie Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37206
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Philadelphia and Camden
    1814 East Route 70, Suite 350
    Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay San Antonio
    10127 Morocco St. Suite 195
    San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Other Instructional Site
    Relay Washington DC
    1328 Florida Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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