Middle States Reaccreditation Self-Study
Bryn Mawr College is engaged in its periodic accreditation review through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The self-study process provides an opportunity for the College to reflect on its strengths, assess its effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in support of its mission and strategic direction, The Next Chapter.
The self-study is a collaborative effort involving faculty, staff, students, administrators, trustees, and alumnae/i. Through evidence-based analysis and broad community engagement, the College will evaluate how effectively it fulfills the MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and advances its mission of educating students to the highest standards of excellence and preparing them for lives of purpose.
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About Accreditation
What is MSCHE?
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. MSCHE accreditation helps assure students, families, and the public that institutions meet rigorous standards related to educational quality, governance, planning, assessment, and student support.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation:
- Demonstrates educational quality and institutional effectiveness.
- Supports a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provides accountability to students, families, and other stakeholders.
- Enables participation in federal financial aid programs.
Documents & Resources
Self-Study Design (PDF)
The roadmap guiding Bryn Mawr's reaccreditation process, including institutional priorities, intended outcomes, organizational structure, and timeline.
MSCHE Standards for Accreditation
The seven standards used to evaluate institutional effectiveness.
The Next Chapter
Bryn Mawr's strategic direction framework, which informs the self-study's institutional priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accreditation is a process through which colleges and universities demonstrate that they meet established standards of educational quality and institutional effectiveness.
MSCHE is the institutional accreditor responsible for accrediting Bryn Mawr College and many colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic region.
he self-study is a required component of Bryn Mawr's periodic reaccreditation review and provides an opportunity for institutional reflection, assessment, and improvement.
Faculty, staff, students, trustees, and alumnae/i will have opportunities to provide feedback through meetings, forums, surveys, and other engagement activities.
- Mission and Goals
- Ethics and Integrity
- Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- Support of the Student Experience
- Educational Effectiveness Assessment
- Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
- Governance, Leadership, and Administration
The current timeline anticipates a visiting team review during Spring 2028.