Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited – on probation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The probation status began on November 4, 2021, and recently the college moved to resign its accreditation.
By voluntarily withdrawing from HLC accreditation, all EGCC graduates can graduate from an accredited institution. By graduating from an accredited institution, students have assurance of receiving a quality education and gaining recognition by other colleges and by employers of the course credits and certificate/degrees earned. If the institution were to move forward with the submission of the focused report and site visit, it is likely the institution would be placed on show cause, or the accreditation withdrawn by the HLC Board of Trustees. If this action were to occur, then graduates would not graduate from an accredited institution.
FAQ
Is Eastern Gateway Community College still accredited?
Yes, Eastern Gateway Community College remains an accredited institution throughout the probationary period.
Does this affect my degree if I have graduated or graduate while EGCC is on probation?
This does not affect the awarding or recognition of degrees, or transferability for past, present or future students.
What does this probation mean?
Probation is a temporary public sanction that attaches to an institution’s accreditation status. This status indicates that an accredited institution is no longer in compliance with one or more of HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation or Federal Compliance Requirements or is out of line with the Assumed Practices.
Will my Financial Aid be affected?
The Financial Aid process will not change at Eastern Gateway.Students can still apply and receive Financial Aid.
Is the school closing?
The school has paused enrollment beyond the spring 2024 semester. EGCC is actively working to secure Teachout partners so students may continue in their educational studies
Will any of the student support services be impacted?
Students will still have ongoing access to all our student support services, such as tutoring, career development, accessibility, library services, and more.
How does this affect our current partnerships?
Currently, all partnerships are still in place with no immediate changes.
Will this affect transferring credit to other institutions?
In terms of transferring credits, as always, we encourage students to double check with the institution they are moving on to ensure the institution will accept their credits. However, probation does not automatically impact the transfer of credits. As always, accepting credits is up to the receiving institution.
Will this impact students’ success at the college?
The college administration, faculty, and staff are committed to achieving student success for all Eastern Gateway learners. Our students are the most important stakeholders, and we are focused on our vision: Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives.
Public Disclosures
Questions
If you have questions, please email: hlc@egcc.edu
Contact HLC
For further information, please contact the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation
Eastern Gateway Community College is accredited – on probation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The probation status began on November 4, 2021.