Commission News
Commission on Accreditation and COVID-19
Many of you are likely exploring educational delivery options in the wake of concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please be assured that the ABHE Commission on Accreditation (COA) supports your efforts and will not take negative action against any institution that pursues a reasonable alternative to maintain the highest possible quality of education for their students during this emergency, even if that action temporarily exceeds normal policy provisions. While we cannot assure you that all states, provinces, or other regulatory entities will take a similar stance, please know that the COA will support you in these emergency actions.

Six Institutions Granted ABHE Accreditation
February 21, 2018 — In acknowledgement of a satisfactory institutional self-study and evaluation team visit, the Commission on Accreditation hereby grants accreditation to the following institutions, with all rights, privileges and honors that pertain to it.
ABHE COA 5-year USDE Recognition Renewal
NEWS FLASH! At its June 20-22 meetings, the National Advisory Council for Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) voted to ratify the staff recommendation for unconditional 5-year USDE recognition renewal. NACIQI members expressed public commendation for the...

Three Institutions Achieve Accredited Status
In acknowledgement of a satisfactory institutional self-study and evaluation team visit, the Commission on Accreditation hereby grants accreditation to the following institutions, with all rights, privileges and honors that pertain to it, February 9, 2017
Voluntary Withdrawal – Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45204. Voluntary withdrawal from accredited status, effective October 14, 2016.