Accreditation
The University of Rochester is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). In addition, various academic programs are accredited by specialized or professional agencies, signifying that they meet the standards of educational quality for those organizations. The University’s academic programs are registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Explore policies and additional related resources below.
For accreditation related information and assistance, please contact Jennifer Mathews, PhD, vice provost for academic affairs and institutional effectiveness, and accreditation liaison officer.
Institutional accreditation
The University of Rochester is a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
MSCHE conducts accreditation and pre- accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
MSCHE accreditation status and self-study
The University of Rochester has been accredited by MSCHE since 1921. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status in 2024 was to reaffirm accreditation for the full 8 years. The University community can view the statement of accreditation status as well as the 2024 self-study and team review below.
More MSCHE information
The University of Rochester has one additional location approved by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Additional Location for the Simon Business School MBA Program:
Congress Hotel Seekpark Thun
Seestrass 47, 3602
Thun, Switzerland
Headcount 1-499
Review our complaint notification for more information on how to file a complaint.
More accreditation information by topic
Verification of compliance
Explore information that verifies our compliance with relevant federal regulations
Specialized accreditations
Reference a list of additional specialized and professional higher education accreditations
Academic programs
Review an accreditation inventory by degree program, and understand processes related to academic program administration
Review and retention of documents
Understand the formal policy and requirements for reviewing and disclosing official communication with accrediting and regulatory agencies
Glossary of accreditation terms
See a full glossary of terms, with Middle States Commission on Higher Education and NY State-specific definitions listed
Quick policy links
Find quick links to legally-required policies and protocols related to accreditation and NY State Education Department (NYSED) approvals
more compliance resources
Verification of compliance
In accordance with additional regulations and guidelines, our Verification of Compliance page includes links and specific details that illustrate the University’s compliance.
Complaint Notification
University of Rochester students who have complaints that have not otherwise been resolved through contact with University internal offices (including School offices) may file a complaint under the New York State Education Department procedures as outlined on its website at www.NYSED.gov .
Complaints not resolved at the institutional level may also be filed with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, following the process for Complaints Involving Member and Candidate Institutions.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.msche.org
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