Middle States Accreditation 2023

McDaniel College most recently received renewal of our accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2013. Occurring every 10 years, we are scheduled for reaffirmation this spring. The Middle States visit team will be on campus from April 23 - 26.

Preparation for reaffirmation began in the fall of 2020 with President Jasken’s appointment of a Middle States Steering Committee to lead the self-study process and the formation of eight workgroups. The committee and workgroups comprise faculty, staff, leadership, and members of the Board of Trustees.

As part of the self-study, McDaniel is charged to consider its educational programs, policies, and services, and evaluate how effectively we meet the seven standards set forth by the commission. The self-study is a reflective process for the college to determine how well these programs and services accomplish strategic plan goals and priorities as we work to fulfill our mission.

We are doing all of this in the spirit of continuous improvement to ensure we are meeting the expectations of MSCHE and the U.S. Department of Education, as well as those of our students, families, alumni, and community.

This website has been developed as a resource for all of McDaniel’s constituents as we move through the MSCHE accreditation process.

Middle State Commission on Higher Education is McDaniel’s accrediting body. Accreditation is a voluntary review process that demonstrates that we are providing an excellent education in accordance with our mission. Maintaining accreditation is necessary for institutions to gain access to Title IV federal financial aid funding. It can also be a factor for students who are seeking acceptance to graduate school, various credentialing exams and professional licensure, and employment opportunities.

MSCHE requires members to complete a self-study process every eight years, concluding in a site visit by a team of higher education peers.