Middle States Commission
on Higher Education

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the Middle States region and is the regional accreditor for Lock Haven University. The Commission examines the institution as a whole instead of specific programs. The Commission's mission statement states that it ". . . is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-based membership association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer-evaluation and accreditation. As a recognized leader in promoting and ensuring quality assurance and improvement in higher education, the Commission defines, maintains, and promote educational excellence and responds creatively to a diverse, dynamic, global higher education community that is continually evolving."

The Commission requires institutions periodically to demonstrate that they meet the standards for accreditation. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania conducted an institutional self-study and received reaffirmation of accreditation in June 2000, and completed its Periodic Review Report in June 2005 (see official Statement of Accreditation Status).