What is accreditation? What is Middle States?
Accreditation is a means of showing that Lehigh’s programs, policies, and priorities are aligned with our institutional mission and goals. The accreditation process is an opportunity to demonstrate Lehigh’s accountability, both internally and externally. Lehigh is committed to the accreditation process as a means of institutional self-discovery and advancement while also meeting the expectations of our accrediting agency, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. “Middle States” is a short-hand reference for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the U. S. Department of Education recognize Middle States as one of several regional accreditation authorities. Middle States accredits institutions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several locations abroad.
