Middle States AccreditationPrinceton University completed their Self-Study Evaluation and were reaffirmed with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in July 2024. Princeton University Accreditation Self-StudyThe Commission “recognizes the value of information provided by students, employees, and others in determining on an ongoing basis whether an institution’s performance is consistent with the Commission’s standards and expectations for accreditation.” The Commission invites individuals to submit third-party comments regarding Princeton University’s compliance with standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies and procedures, and applicable federal regulatory requirements. To submit comments, visit the Commission’s Complaints page.Princeton is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (267) 284-5000. www.msche.org."The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a voluntary, non-governmental, regional membership association currently serving higher education institutions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other geographic areas in which the Commission conducts accrediting activities"– Middle States Commission on Higher EducationElizabeth L. Colagiuri, Deputy Dean of the College, serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer.Please send questions or comments to [email protected] Princeton University Accreditation Notes Access key accreditation information about the University on the MSCHE website. Middle States Commission's scope of recognition United States Department of Education Recognition MSCHE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidacy status) activities for institutions of higher education, including distance education and correspondence education programs offered at those institutions, throughout the United States. USDE recognizes accrediting agencies deemed authorities on the quality of higher education. Under the Higher Education Act’s (HEA’s) federal student aid programs, accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education must meet the Department’s regulatory criteria. MSCHE is a Title IV gatekeeper and is a link to federal programs, and institutions access Title IV through MSCHE accreditation. Visit the United States Department of Education website for more informationRead the 2023 Decision Letter from USDEScope of recognition: the accreditation and preaccreditation (“Candidacy status”) of institutions of higher education including distance and correspondence education programs offered at those institutions. Geographic Area of Accrediting Activities: Throughout the United States. State of New Jersey Licensure Confirmation