Accreditation The University of New Haven is a coeducational, non-sectarian, independent institution of higher learning, chartered by the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut.
The university is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Membership in the association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators. The university's bachelor of science degree programs in chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering are also accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
The university holds membership in the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Academy of Criminal Justice Science, the College Entrance Examination Board and is a member of other regional and national professional organizations.
Individual programs, departments and schools hold various forms of national professional accreditation, listed under relevant department pages.
