International Accreditation and Assessment

Wenzhou-Kean University collaborates with Kean University successfully approved by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE Reaffirmation)

History：Wenzhou-Kean University MSCHE Accreditation

Accreditation Standards：

Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines.pdf

Self-Study Report：MSCHE Self-Study

Launch of the Kean University Student Success Dashboard

New Program Accreditation Proposal 

Kean University is committed to ensuring that new specialized accreditations are pursued strategically, transparently, and in alignment with institutional priorities. Before initiating contact with or submitting materials to any new accrediting body, academic programs must complete the New Accreditation Proposal Form.

Step 1: Complete the Proposal Form

The form requires departments to provide:

The purpose and rationale for seeking accreditation
Anticipated benefits to students and the academic program
Confirmation of whether the accrediting body is CHEA- or USDE-recognized
Whether the accreditation is required within the discipline
Projected costs, timelines, and resource needs (initial and ongoing)
Documentation of departmental and college-level support

Access the New Accreditation Proposal Form here (please download the form to complete it):

New Accreditation Proposal Form.docx

Step 2: Dean Review

Once completed, the form must be reviewed and approved by the College Dean.

Step 3: Provost and OAA Review

Following Dean approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Provost and the Office of Accreditation and Assessment (OAA) for final review and determination.

If approved, the OAA will coordinate next steps and ensure that all documentation and timelines are formally tracked.

For questions, please contact the Office of Accreditation and Assessment at assessment@kean.edu

List of Accredited Programs

Graphic Design program obtained National Association of School of Art & Design (NASAD) Accreditation：Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 328 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.

https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/directory-lists/accredited-institutions/search/?id=I0279

Architecture program obtained National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Initial Eligibility：The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a two-year term of continuing accreditation, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards.

https://mgc.wku.edu.cn/en/naab-statement

College of Business and Public Management fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) ：The accreditation process of AACSB consists of five rigorous stages including subscription, self-assessment and application, on-site assessment, committee review, and accreditation and maintenance. The accreditation cycle takes five to eight years. As one of the most rigorous accreditations for quality education standards, AACSB accreditation has always been recognized as the gold standard of accreditation for business colleges worldwide, and it is ranked first in the world for its high accreditation standards and rigorous system. Therefore, it represents the highest level of achievement for a business school and is an essential indicator of world-class business education. AACSB Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer Stephanie M. Bryant stated, "AACSB accreditation is recognition of excellence for institutions across all fields." As of July 2023, there are just over 950 business colleges worldwide with this accreditation, less than 6% of the total, including top institutions such as Harvard Business School, Wharton School, London Business School, and Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management.

https://cbpm.wku.edu.cn/zh-hans/node/2253

Accounting program obtained the CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) Australia recertification：The accounting program obtained certification from CPA Australia in November 2016 and received a five-year renewal certification in October 2020. Students who meet the relevant requirements can apply for exemption from six subjects. Additionally, after completing 150 credit hours, students can also apply to take the certification exam of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

https://cbpm.wku.edu.cn/zh-hans/node/1832

International Accreditation and Assessment