Standards

The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) committee of the United States Department of Education (USDE) has reconvened May 18-22, 2026, to continue the final week of negotiated rulemaking. Negotiators return to the table with few changes from the first meeting, though numerous proposals were submitted…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates Rural Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania for their grant of accreditation as well as American University of Kuwait, Starlen College of Nursing (FL), and String Theory School of Design (PA) for their progress in earning of candidacy. The Commission considered the institutions at the March 11-12, 2026, Commission meeting. Candidate institutions undergo a multi-step process where they demonstrate compliance with…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates Rochester General College of Health Careers (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 standing with other USDE-recognized…

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…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is launching a review of its Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation and Evidence Expectations by Standard. The Commission is dedicated to ensuring that our standards continue to drive innovation and best support our…

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…

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…

In light of recent uncertainty surrounding the President’s executive orders and the February 14, 2025, Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) issued by the United States Department of Education (USDE) regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would…

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…

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…