Our Accreditations

SUNY Ulster is accredited by:

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education

• Nursing Program -- accredited by ACEN, The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

• Veterinary Technology Program -- accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association

As a unit of the State University of New York, the curricula have been approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees and are registered with the New York State Education Department, Office of Higher Education.

The College is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to award certificates, diplomas, and de grees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science.

Curricula are registered by the New York State Department of Education and are approved by the New York State Education Department for the training of veterans.

The College is approved for holders of New York State scholarships. In addition, the College's Engineering Science Program is affiliated with the Two-Year Engineering Science Association (TYESA).

SUNY Ulster is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. 

On June 25, 2026, SUNY Ulster’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) through 2034, marking the most successful accreditation review in the College’s history. Following a comprehensive three-year institutional self-study and an on-site peer evaluation, the College met all seven MSCHE Standards for Accreditation, confirming its commitment to educational excellence, effective governance, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and student success.

In addition to earning reaccreditation for the maximum eight-year term, SUNY Ulster received five commendations for exemplary practices, recognizing its student-centered culture, commitment to continuous improvement, thoughtful use of assessment, and strategic focus on serving the evolving needs of Ulster County. The evaluation team also praised the College’s dedicated faculty and staff and noted that students feel deeply engaged, seen, and supported—affirming SUNY Ulster’s mission to provide a transformative educational experience that changes lives and strengthens the community.

Read the press release: "SUNY Ulster Shines in Middle States Review, Earning Reaffirmed Accreditation and Five Commendations for Excellence."

MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.  

In addition to its primary campus location at 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge, NY 12484, SUNY Ulster has approved additional locations, other instructional sites and prison education programs at:

• Ellenville High School

  28 Maple Avenue

  Ellenville, NY 12428

• Highland High School

  320 Pancake Hollow Road

  Highland, NY 12561

• Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster (KCSU)

  94 Mary's Avenue

  Kingston, NY 12401

• Kingston High School

  403 Broadway

  Kingston, NY 12401

• Marlboro High School

  50 Cross Road

  Marlboro, NY 12542 

• Onteora High School

  4166 Route 28

  Boiceville, NY 12412 

• Rondout Valley High School

  122 Kyserike Road

  Accord, NY 12404

• Shawangunk Correctional Facility

  200 Quick Road

  Wallkill, NY 12589

• Wallkill High School

  90 Robinson Drive

  Wallkill, NY 12589 

• New Paltz High School

  196 Main St.

  New Paltz, NY 12561  

• New Visions Center

  P.O. Box 601 Route 9W

  Port Ewen, NY 12466  

• The Mount Academy

  1001 Broadway

  Esopus, NY 12429

• Saugerties Senior High School

  Washington Avenue Ext., Call Box A

  Saugerties, NY 12477

• Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Center

  P.O. Box 601 Route 9W

  Port Ewen, NY 12466 

• Woodstock Day School

  1430 Glasco Turnpike PO Box 1

  Saugerties, NY 12477 
  
  

SUNY Ulster is also approved to offer programs via distance education.