Ithaca College (IC) has received reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
IC’s reaccreditation efforts began in fall 2023. Over the course of more than two years, a steering committee and numerous working groups led by and comprised of members of the campus community developed a comprehensive self-study report. This past spring, IC hosted a Middle States Peer Evaluation Team visit, the culminating phase of the reaccreditation process.
This reaccreditation affirms IC’s commitment to delivering transformational educational experiences in a collaborative and inclusive learning community. The College extends heartfelt thanks to the faculty, staff, and students whose hard work and commitment made this achievement possible — this was truly a campus-wide effort, and one the entire Ithaca College community can be proud of.
IC has been fully reaccredited by Middle States, a proud reflection of the dedication and hard work of the entire campus community.
The final version of the IC Self-Study aligns to Middle States’ expectations that we reflect on our institution’s progress as measured through the standards on mission and goals; ethics and integrity; design and delivery of the student learning experience; support of the student experience; effectiveness assessment; planning and resources; and governance/leadership/administration. It has been submitted to MSCHE and you can access it via the link below.
If you would like a copy of the feedback report our MSCHE Evaluation Team shared on April 1, 2026 please contact us at middlestatesteam@ithaca.edu. We will notify the campus community when the next formal steps are complete.
Additional Information
Meet the co-chairs of our working groups! Our seven groups are organized by standard:
Reaccreditation is a multi-year project, see the three year process in brief here:
See the current charges for our Steering Committee and Working Groups and how they contribute to the self-study process.
Questions? Want to get involved?
Contact the Middle States reaccreditation Executive Team:
John Fracchia, Career Engagement and Technology Specialist, Center for Career Exploration and Development and Self-Study Co-Chair
Te-Wen Lo, Professor, School of H&S and Self Study Co-Chair
Ingrid Johnston, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Accreditation Liaison Officer for MSCHE
Mai An Rumney, Director of Academic Assessment and Accreditation