Accreditation

Queensborough Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Queensborough Community College’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. MSCHE’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status, on June 27, 2019, was to reaffirm accreditation.

MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

MSCHE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) to conduct, throughout the United States, accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidacy status) activities for institutions of higher education, including distance education and correspondence education programs offered at those institutions. USDE recognizes accrediting agencies deemed authorities on the quality of higher education. Under the Higher Education Act’s (HEA’s) federal student aid programs, accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education must meet the Department’s regulatory criteria. MSCHE is a Title IV gatekeeper and is a link to federal programs, and institutions access Title IV through MSCHE accreditation. Scope of recognition: the accreditation and pre-accreditation (“Candidacy status”) of institutions of higher education, including distance and correspondence education programs offered at those institutions.

The institution is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the National Association of Schools of Dance.

Business department degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The associate in science degree programs in Computer Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by ETAC of ABET (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET). The associate in science degree program in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.

An address for each organization and a link to the organization's homepage appear below:

ETAC of ABET (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET)
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201410-347-7700
www.abet.org

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
www.acenursing.org

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street
4^th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
www.msche.org

Accreditation Council for Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420
Overland Park, KS 66211
www.acbsp.org

National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
nast.arts-accredit.org

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703-437-0700 Phone
703-437-6312 Fax
nasad.arts-accredit.org

National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
nasd.arts-accredit.org

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center

QPAC: Performing Arts Center

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Queensborough Art Gallery exterior in the afternoon

QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.