Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
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About Accreditation
Accredited institutions of higher education have demonstrated adherence to quality standards through a rigorous process of self-study and peer review. Syracuse University has been accredited by MSCHE since 1921.
To retain accreditation, a review of the University’s academic and co-curricular programs and functional operations—known as a self-study—is conducted by the campus community every eight years. This inclusive, yearlong process reveals strengths as well as areas for improvement, with the ultimate goal of ensuring all programs exceed accreditation standards. A site visit by a group of peer reviewers from other accredited institutions follows submission of the final self-study report.
Syracuse University was most recently reaccredited in 2018.
Specialized Accreditation
Many of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges, academic programs and units are accredited by specialized and professional organizations, which follow a process similar to accreditation by MSCHE.
For more information, consult the Syracuse University Accreditation Schedule.
Student Grievances
For information about how to file a complaint regarding an MSCHE-accredited institution, visit www.msche.org.