Recommitting to Evolve and Innovate
In Spring 2025, Champlain College will begin the self-study process for re-accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). In the United States, accreditation is the primary process for assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions. It is also a requirement for students to be eligible for federal financial aid.
Every 10 years, Champlain undertakes the self-study process in order to ensure the education we offer meets the Commission’s standards for accreditation. Over the course of the next 18 months, faculty and staff from across the college will embark on a reflective self-analysis of each of the standards culminating with a site visit from an accreditation team in Fall 2026.
This website details what the accreditation process entails, identifies the teams charged with each standard and explains in greater detail the timeline and processes the college will use to complete the work. As Champlain continues its commitment to relentlessly pursue and provide a world-class education, this website will document the journey.
Upcoming Accreditation Evaluation Visit
Champlain College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit November 1-4, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
The New England Commission of Higher Education is a U.S. accrediting commission that provides institutional accreditation. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the United States as well as American-style institutions overseas. Champlain has been accredited by the Commission since 1972 and was last reviewed in 2015. Its accreditation by the Commission encompasses the entire institution.
For the past two years, Champlain has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to: Public Comment on (name of institution) New England Commission of Higher Education 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210 Wakefield, MA 01880 E-mail: info@neche.org Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution.
The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Public Comments must be received by November 4. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
