Accreditation applies to the institution as a whole.
Public NECHE Notation
About NYCHP
Accreditation And Approvals
Review NYCHP’s current institutional accreditation, programmatic accreditation, New York State registration, public notation, and official agency contacts.
Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, and the herbal specialization.
No undergraduate or Massage Therapy accreditation.
NOTATION- JOINT STATEMENT
New England Commission of Higher Education and New York College of Health Professions
At its meeting on April 23, 2026, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) issued a public Notation indicating that New York College of Health Professions is in danger of not meeting the Commission's standard on Institutional Resources (Standard 7). This action replaces a previous Notice of Concern.
New York College of Health Professions remains accredited by NECHE. A Notation is not probation or withdrawal of accreditation. It is a public notice that conditions with respect to the Commission's Standards for Accreditation are such that the institution's accreditation may be in jeopardy if current conditions continue or worsen. The institution will be closely monitored by the Commission.
The Commission has asked the College to submit progress reports by October 15, 2026 and October 15, 2027, and has confirmed a comprehensive evaluation for Spring 2028. The College is committed to addressing the Commission's concerns and is actively working toward reinstatement of Title IV eligibility with the U.S. Department of Education.
Inquiries regarding this action should be directed to the administrative staff of the College or to the Commission at info@neche.org. Additional information about NECHE's Policy on Notation is available at neche.org.
New York State Registration
Three NYSED-Registered Degree Programs
| Program | Degree | HEGIS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy | AOS | 5299 |
| Health Science / Acupuncture | BPS/MS | 1299 / 1299 |
| Health Science / Acupuncture With Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization | BPS/MS | 1299 / 1299 |
Institutional Accreditation
New England Commission Of Higher Education
New York College of Health Professions is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. NECHE accreditation applies to the institution as a whole and provides reasonable assurance regarding the educational opportunities available to students.
Institutional accreditation is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program or of the competence of every graduate. Inquiries about accreditation status should first be directed to the College’s administrative staff.
Programmatic Accreditation
ACAHM-Accredited Master Of Science Programs
- Master of Science in Acupuncture
- Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Scope Limitations
ACAHM does not accredit undergraduate programs. ACAHM programmatic accreditation does not include institutional participation in Title IV federal student financial aid programs. The listed programs are not accredited by ACAHM to offer distance-education courses beyond the federal flexibility that expired October 7, 2023.
Accreditation status and notes may be reviewed in the ACAHM Directory. Public disclosure statement effective May 21, 2024.
Continuing Education
Approved Continuing Education Provider
NYCHP is an approved continuing education provider by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM), the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), and the New York State Education Department.
Provider Approval Is Limited In Scope
Continuing-education provider approval is not institutional or degree-program accreditation. Acceptance of individual courses or hours must be confirmed with the responsible licensing or certification body.
Official Contacts
Contact The Responsible Agency
NECHEInstitutional accreditation
ACAHMProgrammatic accreditation
NYSED Office Of The ProfessionsProfessional licensure education
89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Wing
Albany, NY 12234(518) 486-2967
Albany, NY 12234(518) 486-2967
NYSED Office Of College And University EvaluationCollege and degree-program registration
89 Washington Avenue, 5th Floor, Mezzanine
Albany, NY 12234(518) 474-1551
Albany, NY 12234(518) 474-1551
Sources: 2023–2026 NYCHP Catalog, updated June 2026; NECHE correspondence and joint statement published May 2026; ACAHM public disclosures. Reviewed July 14, 2026.