Statement of Accreditation Status
IE New York College
- CEO: Dr. Jacqueline LeBlanc, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Shreya Verma
- Commission Staff Liaison: Michael Bowden, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Graduate Studies » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Former Name(s): Glasgow Caledonian New York College
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Granted
- Candidacy Granted: 2018
- Accreditation Granted: June 21, 2018
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027
- August 28, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the change from trimesters to semesters for the Master's of Science in Management program within the institution's scope of accreditation. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change 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. - August 28, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the change from trimesters to semesters for the Master's of Science for Social Impact and Sustainability program within the institution's scope of accreditation. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change 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. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 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 (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 2026-2027. - February 28, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note that the complex substantive change site visit occurred on November 18, 2024, to the main campus at 64 Wooster Street, New York, NY 100012. To note that the information in the complex substantive change was verified. To request a supplemental information report, due December 1, 2025, providing the updated status of the implementation of the complex substantive change (Substantive Change Policy and Complex Substantive Change Procedures). 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. 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 (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 2026-2027. - November 1, 2024
To note that the complex substantive change service meeting occurred on August 29, 2024. - November 1, 2024
To note that the Commission liaison guidance visit occurred on August 29, 2024. To remind the institution of the Commission request of June 27, 2024, for a complex substantive change supplemental information report due December 2, 2024. To note that the institution is currently in self-study in anticipation of an evaluation visit in 2026-2027. - August 28, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the notification that the complex substantive change transaction for change in legal status, form of control, or ownership did not occur as anticipated on July 1, 2024. To acknowledge receipt of notification that the complex substantive change transaction occurred on July 30, 2024. To note that the institution is currently in self-study in anticipation of an evaluation visit in 2026-2027. - June 27, 2024
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 July 1, 2024, the anticipated date of the transaction. To note the complex substantive change request includes the inclusion of IE University (IEU) as sole member of Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC), effective July 1, 2024, 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 written evidence of required approval has been provided by the New York State Education Department. To request a complex substantive change supplemental information report, due December 2, 2024, providing (1) the updated status of the complex substantive change including but not limited to evidence of the fully executed Collaboration and Support Agreement, Amended and Restated Bylaws, Member Substitution Agreement, and Charter Amendment, and the updated Master Services Agreement; (2) submission of any written and updated evidence of review, including but not limited to approvals from or a determination that the entity has declined to review the transaction, from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities including the United States Student Exchange and Visitor Program; (3) documented evidence of alternative funding sources for students previously receiving Title IV funding (Standard IV); (4) documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development, including those from any related entities adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure sustained financial stability (Standard VI); (5) a clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines roles, responsibilities, and accountability for inclusive decision making by each constituency, including the institution's legally constituted governing body, administration, faculty, staff, and students, as well as any related entities (Standard VII) (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines); and (6) full disclosure of third-party providers including but not limited to clear definition of the terms of third-party arrangements and adequate and appropriate institutional review and approval of any student learning opportunities, student support services, assessment services, or outsourced operations designed, delivered, or assessed by third-party providers (Third-Party Providers Policy and Procedures). To note accreditation status cannot be acquired by, transferred, or extended to any third party (Related Entities Policy and Procedures). To note that approval from the United States Department of Education is no longer required because of the institution's intent to voluntarily relinquish Title IV eligibility effective if and only if the transaction occurs. To direct a complex substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after July 1, 2024, the anticipated date of the transaction. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations including post-transaction requirements. To note 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 complex substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the anticipated date of the transaction. To remind the institution and the related entity of their responsibility for disclosing, documenting, and explaining all significant matters and relationships involving related entities that may impact its compliance including but not limited to governance, independence and autonomy, management and administration, and financial viability and stability (Related Entities Policy and Procedures). To direct the institution to conduct a new comprehensive evaluation in accordance with Commission policy and procedures and federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.22(h). To note that the institution will begin self-study in anticipation of an evaluation visit in 2026-2027. - March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
IE New York College
64 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
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