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University of Maryland Accreditation

The University of Maryland, College Park is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), under the authority of the U.S. Department of Education.

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Spring 2026

MSCHE Evaluation Team Visit April 12-15

The university is currently in the process of having its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The MSCHE Evaluation Team visited campus on April 12–15, 2026. During their visit, the team met with students, faculty, staff, and campus leaders to learn more about all aspects of the university and the work described in the self-study. At the end of the visit, the Evaluation Team delivered an oral report summarizing their review. 

The Evaluation Team will next write a formal report that MSCHE will use as the basis for their decision to reaffirm accreditation. The decision is expected in June 2026. 

We are grateful to the Evaluation Team for their diligent and careful work, and appreciate the efforts of those in the university community who contributed to this important and essential process.  

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680
Phone: 267-584-5000

Institutional Self-Study

Institutional Self-Study

The university undertook its MSCHE self-study through a standards-based, evidence-informed, and mission-aligned process designed to provide a rigorous appraisal of institutional effectiveness. Each of the seven MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation, Fourteenth Edition (2023) was explicitly linked to Fearlessly Forward: In Pursuit of Excellence and Impact for the Public Good (2022), UMD’s strategic plan that defines its commitments to reimagining learning, addressing humanity’s grand challenges, investing in people and communities, and partnering to advance the public good.

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University Accreditation by MSCHE

The University of Maryland is an accredited member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The university's accreditation was last reaffirmed by MSCHE in 2017 and is currently undergoing its periodic reevaluation to have its accreditation reaffirmed. The 2017 Statement of Accreditation provides documentation about the university's current accreditation status. More information is publicly available on the MSCHE website. 

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the public may submit complaints or comments to MSCHE; please visit MSCHE’s complaint procedures page for more information: https://www.msche.org/complaints/.

The University of Maryland, College Park is authorized to operate in the state of Maryland by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), http://mhec.maryland.gov. All degree and certificate programs are approved by MHEC and the University System of Maryland. The university adheres to MHEC's student complaint process.

The University of Maryland, College Park is a participating institution in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), http://nc-sara.org, and is thereby authorized to offer online programs in all participating NC-SARA states and territories. The university adheres to NC-SARA's student complaint process for students in online programs.

Online Program Authorization through NC-SARA

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