As college affordability remains a growing concern for students and families, Farmingdale State College (FSC) has earned national reaccreditation for its University in the High School (UHS) program, recognizing its commitment to providing high school students with access to rigorous, affordable college-level education.

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) named FSC one of only 12 programs nationwide to earn reaccreditation during the 2025–26 cycle. Farmingdale remains the only four-year institution in the State University of New York system to hold this distinction.

“As higher education continues to focus on affordability, access, and degree completion; dual enrollment is playing an increasingly important role,” said Dylan Gafarian, FSC dean of extended and experiential learning. “According to recent national data, 3.1 million high school students enrolled in college courses during the 2024–25 academic year, a 10% increase over the previous year. This growing demand underscores the importance of providing students with access to rigorous, high-quality college-level education. Our reaccreditation reinforces Farmingdale State College’s commitment to preparing students for future academic and career success.”

At FSC, UHS partners with more than 100 high schools, providing college credit opportunities to more than 7,000 students during the 2025–26 academic year. Through college-approved courses taught by qualified high school instructors, students earn college credits at reduced tuition, helping them lower future college costs, accelerate degree completion, and gain valuable experience with college-level coursework.

NACEP reaccreditation recognizes programs that meet rigorous national standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, student support, assessment, and program evaluation. The seven-year recognition affirms the quality and academic integrity of FSC's concurrent enrollment program.

For more information, visit FSC’s University in the High School webpage. 

 

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