07/22/2026
Charter Oak State College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit October 18-21, 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 one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide 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 several American-style institutions overseas.
Charter Oak State College has been accredited by the Commission since 1981 and was last reviewed in Fall 2016. Its accreditation by the Commission encompasses the entire institution.
For the past year and a half, Charter Oak State College 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 final action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to:
Public Comment on Charter Oak State College
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
E-mail: [email protected]
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 October 21, 2026. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
