Essex County College Nails Down Reaccreditation; Fall 2023 Info

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Score one more for Essex County College.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed the accreditation of Essex County College for the next eight years, administrators announced last month.

The college, which has campuses in Newark and West Caldwell, will undergo its next eight-year reaccreditation evaluation in the 2030-2031 academic year.

The commission found Essex County College to be in full compliance with each of its 15 Requirements of Affiliation and seven Standards of Accreditation. The commission made a site visit to the Newark campus in March.

“This reaccreditation is a testament to our commitment to our mission,” Essex County College President Augustine Boakye said.

Administrators referenced a “self-study” that the college has been carrying out over the past years, which included input from more than 100 staff, faculty and students.

“From the implementation of the self-study, to the evaluation team’s visit, to the commission’s reaffirmation of accreditation, the entire process has been rewarding and acknowledges that Essex County College is on track and achieving its vision, mission and values to effectively serve students and community with excellence,” said Marion Bolden, chair of the board of trustees.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2023

Registration for the Fall I 2023 semester at both of Essex County College’s campuses is underway. The semester starts Wednesday, Aug. 30. Registration is open through Aug. 29 with late registration until Sept. 8. Learn more here.

Fall I classes run through Dec. 18. Weekend classes will be held from Sept. 1 to Dec. 16. Fall II classes are scheduled from Oct. 5 to Dec. 19.

Students may qualify for free tuition through the state’s Community College Opportunity Grant program, administrators noted. Read More: NJ's Free Community College Program Is Now Permanent

Additional registration information is available through the college’s Welcome Center at 973-877-4477 or the West Essex campus at 973-877-6594.

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