Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is the central way in which Saint Vincent externally validates its mission. It applies to both the College and the Seminary. As our accreditation is reaffirmed, we are able to continue administering federal grants and student loans. Moreover, MSCHE accreditation facilitates the transfer of academic credit for students and ensures that all academic work will be recognized by accredited graduate and professional schools.
MSCHE is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.
MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (listed below) address every area of Saint Vincent’s operations: academic programs, faculty and staff expertise, campus services, finances, governance, and more. MSCHE reviews all of its accredited colleges and universities every eight years to reaffirm accreditation status. The timeline below shows key dates in Saint Vincent’s reaffirmation of accreditation review, which is scheduled to be completed in the 2025-2026 academic year.
MSCHE Standards for Accreditation
- Mission and Goals
- Ethics and Integrity
- Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- Support of the Student Learning Experience
- Educational Effectiveness Assessment
- Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
- Governance, Leadership, and Administration
2023 (Fall)
2024 (Spring)
2024 (Fall)
2025 (Spring)
2025-26 Academic Year
This timeline will be updated as new details become available.