Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Community Update

September 17, 2025
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Dear NJCU Community, 

As the 2025-2026 academic year begins, NJCU has made significant progress on the 2027 Middle States Commission and Higher Education (MSCHE) Self-Study. This process is central to our accreditation and advancing our strategic priorities. 

This is the first of several updates we will share throughout the fall semester regarding our Middle States accreditation progress.

MSCHE Self-Study Updates:

  • The Self-Study Design (SSD) has been finalized, accepted by MSCHE and is posted on the .
  • Working Groups, comprised of faculty, staff, and administrators, with student participation beginning this fall, are conducting evidence-based reviews across all seven . Working group membership is also posted on the webpage.


We encourage you to stay involved in this process, as your insight and contributions are vital to NJCU's continued growth and accreditation success. 

Thank you for the role you play and for your commitment in ÃÛÌÒtving our students and shaping the NJCU experience! 


President
New Jersey City University

Ruth E. Ortiz
Accreditation Liaison Officer, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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