Unity Environmental University has released its comprehensive 10-year self-study report as part of its reaffirmation of accreditation with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). This document offers a full review of Unity’s academic quality, institutional effectiveness, strategic direction, and alignment with NECHE’s standards for accreditation.
Unity Environmental University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425-7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org
Over the past decade, Unity has undergone significant transformation, evolving from a small, place-based college to a multi-locational, digitally enabled institution serving thousands of learners across the U.S. and beyond. Through its Enterprise Education model, Unity now offers fully accredited online, hybrid, and competency-based degree programs in environmental science, sustainable business, environmental engineering and more.
The self-study highlights Unity’s audience-first approach, its commitment to mission-centered innovation, and its success in expanding access to high-quality science-based education for nontraditional, adult, and underserved learners. It also details the university’s rigorous academic assessment practices, faculty governance structures, student outcomes, and financial sustainability.
Unity President and CEO Dr. Melik Peter Khoury has described Unity’s approach to accreditation as an opportunity to lead with transparency and purpose. The university does so through ongoing investment in institutional integrity, data-informed planning, and sustainable educational design. Read more about that approach in his thought leadership piece Building Beyond Accreditation: The Future of Trust in Higher Education.
