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Accreditation History

2000 Self-Study Process

In September of 2000 Keene State College submitted a Self-Study to NEASC for it’s decennial accreditation.
On May 31, 2001, Keene State College received notification of its continuing accreditation.

2003 Mid-Term Report

On September 15, 2003, Keene State College submitted a report to NEASC outlining its progress in the areas identified by Commission in its 10-year, comprehensive accreditation review in Fall 2000.
On November 3, 2003, Keene state received notification of the outcome of the mid-term report.

2005 Interim Report

On August 15, 2005, the College submitted a 5-year report to NEASC, reporting on its progress in advising and general education, as well as assessment, adjunct faculty, diversity, and facilities. View the 5th Year Report.
On November 8, 2005, the College received notification of the outcome of the interim report.

2007 Mid-Term Report

On July 19, 2007, Keene State College submitted a Mid-Term Report on the Implementation of the General Education Program.
On October 31, 2007, the College NEASC accepted a report by the College regarding the revised general education (ISP) program and confirmed a 10 year comprehensive review set for the Fall 2010.

2010 Self-Study Process

October 31 - November 3, 2010, the Comprehensive Evaluation Site Visit took place. An accreditation team from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) visited Keene State to evaluate the College’s Self-Study against eleven accreditation standards.
On May 4, 2011, Keene State College received notification of its continuing accreditation.

2011 Nursing Substantive Change

On March 14, 2011 Keene State College submitted a Substantive Change Proposal for a Nursing Program.
On May 4, 2011, the College received from NECHE its notification of the outcome of the Nursing Substantive Change Proposal.

2015 Interim Report

On August 15, 2015, Keene State College submitted it’s Interim Fifth Year report. Interim Fifth Year Report
On December 22, 2015 Keene State College received the NEASC Response to Interim Fifth Year Report.

2018 Online MS SOHAS Substantive Change

In March of 2018, Keene State College submitted a Substantive Change Proposal for its online MS SOHAS Program.
On May 17, 2018, the College received notification of the outcome of its Substantive Change Proposal.

2020 Self-Study Process

October 18 - 21, 2020, the Comprehensive Evaluation Site Visit took place. An accreditation team from the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) visited Keene State to evaluate the College against nine Standards for Accreditation. The College’s last accreditation visit occurred in 2010. The Keene State College Self Study guided the team in this review.
On March 18, 2021, Keene State College received notification of its continuing accreditation.

2022 General Online Report

In January of 2022, Keene State College submitted an application for General Online Academic Programming Offered through Distance Education.
On March 24, 2022, NECHE granted approval for distance education.

2023 Mid-Term Report

In the Spring of 2023, the College submitted a NECHE Focused Visit Report in response to the 2020 Comprehensive Visit.
On December 12, 2023, Keene State College received notification of the successful report and visit.

2025 Interim Report

In August of 2025, the College submitted its NECHE Interim Report.
On November 4, 2025, Keene State College received notification of the outcome of the report.

2025 Innovation Proposal

In October of 2025, the College submitted a NECHE Innovation Proposal for its new shared leadership model with Plymouth State University.
On December 7, 2025, the College received its notification of the outcome of its Innovation Proposal.

Each Spring Keene State College completes an Annual Report.

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Additional Program Accreditation

NECHE Accreditation

Accreditation History

2000 Self-Study Process

2003 Mid-Term Report

2005 Interim Report

2007 Mid-Term Report

2010 Self-Study Process

2011 Nursing Substantive Change

2015 Interim Report

2018 Online MS SOHAS Substantive Change

2020 Self-Study Process

2022 General Online Report

2023 Mid-Term Report

2025 Interim Report

2025 Innovation Proposal

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Additional Program Accreditation

Athletic Training

Chemistry

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Education

Early Childhood Education

Music

Nursing

Nutrition, Didactic Program in Dietetics

Nutrition, Dietetic Internship

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