Probation is a public status signifying that the New England Commission of Higher Education has found that the institution fails to meet one or more Standards for Accreditation and that the Commission believes the problems can be remedied within a time period specified by the Commission.

An institution is placed on probation by action of the Commission. Prior to taking this action, having determined there is reason to believe that the institution may not meet one or more of the Standards for Accreditation, the Commission will provide an opportunity for the institution to show cause why it should not be placed on probation. Failing to show cause, the institution may appeal the Commission’s action, in keeping with established procedures. In the show-cause opportunity and any appeal, the burden of proof shall rest with the institution. Until final action is taken on the appeal, the institution’s status is unaffected. If the institution appeals and the appeal is denied, probation is effective from the date of the Commission action.