Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is the central way in which Saint Vincent externally validates its mission. It applies to both the College and the Seminary. As our accreditation is reaffirmed, we are able to continue administering federal grants and student loans. Moreover, MSCHE accreditation facilitates the transfer of academic credit for students and ensures that all academic work will be recognized by accredited graduate and professional schools.
MSCHE is recognized and charged by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct accreditation procedures for institutions of higher education in our region. In this process, evaluators from peer institutions that are also accredited by MSCHE look at all operational and academic areas of an institution to determine if it is in compliance with both MSCHE and federal requirements. MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (listed below) address every area of Saint Vincent’s operations: academic programs, faculty and staff expertise, campus services, finances, governance, and more.
MSCHE Standards for Accreditation
- Mission and Goals
- Ethics and Integrity
- Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- Support of the Student Learning Experience
- Educational Effectiveness Assessment
- Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
- Governance, Leadership, and Administration
2023 (Fall)
2024 (Spring)
2024 (Fall)
2025 (Spring)
2025-26 Academic Year
This timeline will be updated as new details become available.