"As president, I am pleased to announce to you that Davis College was granted regional accreditation by the Commission for Higher Education of the Middle States Association during the association’s meeting on June 23, 2005. Regional accreditation indicates the quality of the academic programs, the strength of the faculty, and the commitment by everyone on campus to pursue excellence. The granting of regional accreditation is especially pleasing in light of the fact that the standards for MSA accreditation recently changed and we were one of the first colleges to be evaluated under these new standards. We are a better college today as a result of the entire process." -- Dr. George D. Miller III, President

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education for accrediting activities in the Middle States region, which includes the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island.

What are the benefits of regional accreditation? The answer can be summarized in the following paragraphs excerpted from www.collegedegreeguide.com:

Accreditation eases the transition of students as they move from one accredited school to another. The regional nature of accreditation allows a receiving school in the same or another state to assess the quality of a sending school and accept the incoming student's credits and academic record. This ease of transfer applies across the nation through reciprocal agreements between the regional accrediting agencies.

Students also benefit through eligibility to apply for federal grants or scholarships, or to seek admission to colleges, technical schools or military programs that require students to come from regionally accredited schools.

Accreditation assures the general public that accredited schools are focused on student achievement, and on providing an efficient, effective and enriching learning environment. Accreditation extends across state lines, assuring students, parents and the public that a given school adheres to high quality standards based on the latest research and successful professional practice.