Self-Study 2026-27

The rigorous Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation process includes a yearlong review of Syracuse University’s academic and co-curricular programs and functional operations, known as a self-study. This effort depends on support and engagement from the entire University community.
 
Numerous working groups made up of representatives from across campus focus on the seven accreditation standards outlined by MSCHE. Working group reports are then submitted to the steering committee, whose members create a draft self-study report. Following a public review and open comment period, the report is finalized and submitted to MSCHE.

Timeline

February 2025Self-study design completed
April 2025MSCHE liaison visit
September 2025Working groups convene
December 2025Working group draft reports submitted
March 2026Draft self-study report completed
September 2026Open comment period
October 2026Chair planning visit
December 2026Final self-study report submitted
March 2027MSCHE site visit
June 2027MSCHE action