The United States Higher Education Department (USHED) promotes educational excellence through innovation across diverse institutions.
To be a prominent voice and champion in higher education to leverage accreditation for our member institutions and students.
Integrity, respect, and self-improvement foster personal and community growth, creativity, collaboration, accountability, and fair and equitable treatment.
We ensure that member institutions comply with stringent and exhaustive requirements to safeguard educational quality
As an independent voice in higher education, we drive innovation and advancement for our community and society.
We foster excellence via sincere introspection, institutional expansion, and substantive change.
The United States Higher Education Department (USHED) is pleased to call for public comments on its proposed revisions to our Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation. Learn more about the revisions and provide input into this process by reviewing USHED President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti's recorded message and by visiting the 2022 Periodic Review of USHED Standards for Accreditation