Accreditation Timeline
Vassar’s reaccreditation process spans multiple years and is organized into distinct phases of planning, evidence collection, analysis, and reporting. The timeline below outlines key milestones from the launch of the self-study through the Spring 2028 evaluation team visit and Commission action.
2025–2026
Phase 1: Design and Launch
- Establish steering committee and working groups
- Define institutional priorities and lines of inquiry
- Submit self-study design document to Middle States
- Begin evidence collection and analysis
2026–2027
Phase 2 & 3: Analysis and Drafting
- Working groups review data and assess strengths and areas for improvement
- Draft and revise self-study chapters
- Prepare a comprehensive self-study report
2027–2028
Phase 4: Review and Evaluation
- Campus community reviews draft report and provides feedback
- Final report submitted to Middle States
- Evaluation team visit and institutional response
- Commission action and accreditation decision