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Brookdale has officially begun the 2027 Self-Study accreditation process. We are actively working through this important evaluation, with more updates to follow.
Accreditation
Brookdale Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), confirming the college meets rigorous standards for educational quality and institutional effectiveness.
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Accreditation Overview
Brookdale Community College, with the main campus located in Lincroft, New Jersey, has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1972. MSCHE is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
This institutional-level accreditation covers all programs offered by the college, ensuring the quality of its curricula, faculty, and overall institutional operations.
Significance of Accreditation
MSCHE accreditation ensures that Brookdale Community College:
- Deliver highquality education aligned with its mission and educational goals
- Meets federal and state requirements for participation in Title IV federal financial aid programs
- Provides assurances to students, families, transfer institutions, and employers about the validity and rigor of their degrees and certificates
- Supports continuous institutional improvement through periodic self-study and peer review process
Self-Study
MSCHE last reaffirmed the college’s accreditation in 2019. Beginning in April 2024, the College has been engaged in the process of documenting and describing its compliance with MSCHE accreditation criteria inclusive of all stakeholders. The college is planning to host a MSCHE Visiting Team in fall 2026 for their review and MSCHE reaccreditation in spring 2027.
Summary Timeline
April 2024
Co-Chairs appointed, Steering Committee and Working Groups (WG) formed
September 2024
Attend Self-Study Institute
October 2024
Collegewide invitation for WG membership extended
April 2025
MSCHE VP liason campus visit
May 2025
- Submit final Self-Study Design (SSD)
- Working groups submit required evidence documents
July 2025
SSD accepted by MSCHE
September 2025
WGs begin writing their narrative draft
October 2025
WGs submit narrative drafts to Steering
December 2025
Steering attends MSCHE annual conference and provides WG feedback
January 2026
WGs incorporate feedback and submit revised drafts
March 2026
Share Self-Study Draft 1 with campus community in a variety of mediums
April 2026
WGs present at Town Halls; College Community provides feedback; Steering reflects feedback into next draft
July 2026
Draft to Team Chair for preliminary visit
August – November 2026
Steering incorporates Visiting Team Chairs feedback into final SS draft & prepares for Visiting Team site visit
Spring 2027
MS Commission meets to determine reaccreditation action
