NECHE's Non-Credit Recognition Application
NECHE is excited to announce that the Non-Credit Recognition application is live!
We are currently accepting applications for both the Spring 2026 cohort and the 2026-2027 cohort. With a limited number of spaces available for the Spring 2026 cohort, we encourage you to submit your application today!
For NECHE Members
As a NECHE member, you should access the NECHE Recognition Application form directly through the NECHE Institution Portal. You will find a link to the form on the Home Page.
Please note: As a NECHE member, there is a $1,000 application fee that must be paid via credit card at the time of form submission.
For Non-NECHE Members
To begin the application process, please submit the NECHE Recognition Application form. This form will require organizational quantitative data, as well as responses to narrative prompts.
Please note: There is a $2,000 application fee that must be paid via credit card at the time of form submission.
Application Deadlines
The deadline to apply for the Spring 2026 cohort is December 5, 2025.
The priority deadline to apply for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 cohort is April 30, 2026.
Information Session
If you are considering applying but have additional questions, please join us for a virtual information session on November 13, 2025, at 2:00PM via Zoom. To register for that session, please email Eileen Andrade at eandrade@neche.org
For more detailed information regarding the Non-Credit Recognition application process, please click here.
For questions, please email necherecognition@neche.org
