Middle States at Atlantic Cape

Middle States

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an internationally recognized organization whose offices are located in Philadelphia, PA. MSCHE evaluates degree-granting institutions of higher education and helps these institutions improve their programs and services. The degrees we grant at Atlantic Cape would have little meaning without the stamp of approval from the Middle States. Many of our students transfer to four-year schools and go on to graduate degrees, and because our college is accredited by Middle States, those other colleges and universities do not question the validity of our graduates' credits.

The academic programs and services provided at Atlantic Cape are reviewed every eight years to ensure they meet the standards set by the Middle States for all degree-granting institutions in their geographic region. Middle States reaffirmed Atlantic Cape’s accreditation in June 2018 after the College submitted a Self-Study and underwent an Evaluation Team Visit conducted by representatives from peer institutions. The Middle States standards are outlined in their publication, Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation Fourteenth Edition.

Atlantic Cape is now preparing for our next reaccreditation process. The president and leadership identified co-chairs for the Steering Committee to coordinate the self-study efforts. Additionally, Atlantic Cape’s President requested volunteers, among faculty and staff, to serve on the steering committee and working groups. Working groups began convening in the spring of 2025.