Accreditation

Central Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. 

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. 

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
781.425.7785 
info@neche.org 

What is accreditation? 

Accreditation provides assurance to prospective students, their families, and the general public that an institution meets clearly stated standards and that there are reasonable grounds to believe the institution will continue to meet those standards in the future. 

NECHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits.  

Learn more about NECHE and the accreditation process