Accreditation History
2000 Self-Study Process
- In September of 2000 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted a to NEASC for it’s decennial accreditation.
- On May 31, 2001, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received .
2003 Mid-Term Report
- On September 15, 2003, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ 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 .
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 .
2007 Mid-Term Report
- On July 19, 2007, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted a on the Implementation of the General Education Program.
- On October 31, 2007, 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 .
- On May 4, 2011, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received notification of its continuing accreditation.
2011 Nursing Substantive Change
- On March 14, 2011 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted a .
- On May 4, 2011, the College received from NECHE its notification of the .
2015 Interim Report
- On August 15, 2015, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted it’s Interim Fifth Year report. Interim Fifth Year Report
- On December 22, 2015 ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received the NEASC Response to Interim Fifth Year Report.
2018 Online MS SOHAS Substantive Change
- In March of 2018, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted a .
- On May 17, 2018, the College received notification of the outcome of its .
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 . The College’s last accreditation visit occurred in 2010. The ¹ú²ú̽»¨ guided the team in this review.
- On March 18, 2021, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received of its continuing accreditation.
2022 General Online Report
- In January of 2022, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ submitted an application for .
- On March 24, 2022, NECHE granted approval for .
2023 Mid-Term Report
- In the Spring of 2023, the College submitted a in response to the 2020 Comprehensive Visit.
- On December 12, 2023, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received of the successful report and visit.
2025 Interim Report
- In August of 2025, the College submitted its .
- On November 4, 2025, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ received .
2025 Innovation Proposal
- In October of 2025, the College submitted a NECHE with Plymouth State University.
- On December 7, 2025, the College received its .
Each Spring ¹ú²ú̽»¨ completes an Annual Report.
Comparator and Aspirational Institutions
Comparator Institutions
Eastern Connecticut University
Plymouth State University
Salem State University
SUNY College at Geneseo
University of Maine at Farmington
Western Connecticut University
Westfield State University
Aspriational Institutions
Christopher Newport University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
SUNY College at Geneseo
SUNY Oneonta
University of Mary Washington
Siena College
Saint Michael’s College
Additional Program Accreditation
Athletic Training
Chemistry
Counseling Services
Education
Early Childhood Education
Music
Nursing
Nutrition, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Nutrition, Dietetic Internship