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Bay State College Accreditation Status Information and Updates

On Monday, March 20, 2023 the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) issued a public statement regarding the NECHE Appeals Panel March 17, 2023 decision to affirm NECHE’s January 12, 2023 withdrawal of Bay State College’s accreditation effective August 31, 2023. NECHE’s statement is available here.

Previously, on Monday, January 16, 2023, both Bay State College, Inc. (Bay State) and its accrediting agency, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), issued communications regarding Bay State’s accreditation status and NECHE’s intent to withdraw Bay State’s accreditation effective August 31, 2023. The U.S. Department of Education subsequently required Bay State to re-issue its January 16, 2023 communication on February 6, 2023 with additional clarifications.

NECHE’s decision to revoke Bay State’s accreditation is available here, and Bay State’s most recent communication to students is available here and summarized below:

Department staff remain available via email at BayStateInquiries@dhe.mass.edu to address any questions you may have. Additionally, if you are a current student at Bay State and have any concerns that you believe have not been addressed, you may utilize the Department’s complaint form which is available here. Complaints that are filed with the Department will be shared with Bay State for clarification and response pursuant to the Department’s complaint policy and process.

Meetings & Events

Mar 23

Student Advisory Council Meeting

Mar 28

Board of Higher Education Meeting

Apr 25

Academic Affairs and Student Success Advisory Council Meeting

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