University Accreditation
The University of New Haven is a coeducational, nonsectarian, independent institution of higher learning, chartered by the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut, United States of America.
The University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.), and has been since 1948.
The University of New Haven – Riyadh Campus was approved by NECHE on March XX, 2026.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Demonstrated Excellence
NECHE develops and applies criteria for the assessment of educational effectiveness among institutions of higher education. The Commission assures the education community, the public and interested agencies that accredited institutions have clearly defined objectives that meet the criteria published by the Commission and that they have the organization, staffing and resources to continue to accomplish these objectives.
The University of New Haven underwent its routine comprehensive evaluation visit November 8-11, 2020, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education. Following the team’s positive recommendations, the University’s accreditation was extended for the maximum allowable ten years until 2030. The University has been accredited by the Commission since 1948.
New England Commission of Higher Education
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425-7785
info@neche.org
Additional Accreditations
Our Pompea College of Business is Among the Top 6 Percent Worldwide
Our Pompea College of Business has been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2015, and in 2020 that accreditation was renewed through the 2024-2025 academic year. AACSB accreditation means that our Pompea College of Business has passed a rigorous set of standards. The faculty, students, programs, and research have been closely examined and judged to be of exceptionally high standards. AACSB accreditation means our Pompea College of Business has proven to be among the best in business education anywhere in the world. This quality is recognized across the globe by top employers, other universities, and recruiters. Graduates from AACSB-accredited schools are recognized and generally receive higher, more competitive salaries.
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation
The University of New Haven is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). This mark of excellence designates the University’s B.F.A. program in Graphic and Digital Design as a nationally accredited program.Interested in Learning More?
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