Application and Candidacy

MSCHE Welcomes New Member Institutions

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates Brooklyn Law School (NY) and Mildred Elley (NY) for their grant of Accreditation Status through the Commission’s new Addition or Change of Primary Accreditor to MSCHE Procedures, which provides opportunities for institutions in good…

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USDE Announces FIPSE Grants

On November 12, 2025, the United States Department of Education issued a notice inviting applications for grants through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The funds cover four areas: $50 million toward Advancing the Understanding and Use of AI in…

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University of Austin Granted MSCHE Candidate Status

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates the University of Austin (TX) for its grant of Candidate Status. Attaining Candidate for Accreditation Status is a multi-step process in which institutions must achieve and sustain compliance with the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation…

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MSCHE Welcomes New Member Institutions

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates Elyon College for its grant of Accreditation Status through the Commission’s new Addition or Change of Primary Accreditor to MSCHE Procedures, which provides opportunities for institutions in good standing with other USDE-recognized accreditors to…

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MSCHE Welcomes Three Members through New Membership Procedures

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is excited to share that three institutions were granted accreditation status on April 24, 2025, through the Commission’s new Addition or Change of Primary Accreditor to MSCHE Procedures. These institutions met the eligibility requirements to…

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Institutions Granted Candidate Status at March 2025 Commission Meeting

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates the following institutions for being granted candidate status during its March 2025 meeting:  NewU University  Respect Graduate School  United States Army Armament Graduate School Attaining Candidate for Accreditation Status is a multi-step process in…

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Institutions Granted MSCHE Candidate Status at November 2024 Commission Meeting

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) granted Center for Development of Security Excellence – Education Division, Erie County Community College, and the United States Naval Community College candidate status during its November 2024 meeting. Attaining Candidate for Accreditation Status is a…

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Policy and Procedures Updates

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has approved the following policy, procedures, or guidelines. Accreditation Policy, Procedures, or Guidelines The Commission continues to invite institutions to consider accreditation with MSCHE and has updated its processes to best support institutions seeking accreditation…

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Eastwick College Granted MSCHE Candidate Status

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) granted Eastwick College (NJ) Candidate for Accreditation Status during its November 2023 meeting. The institution has been invited to initiate self-study in preparation for an evaluation visit in 2025-2026 to determine whether accreditation should be…

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