Caribbean University - Statement of Accreditation Status
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Caribbean University - Statement of Accreditation Status
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Caribbean University
CEO:
Dr. Ana Cucurella Adorno, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer:
Dr. Jesus Santiago
Commission Staff Liaison:
Kristy Bishop, Vice President
Carnegie Classification
:
Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
Control:
Private (Non-Profit)
Former Name(s):
Caribbean Junior College (4/1/1978)
Phase:
Accredited
Status:
Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted:
February 26, 1977
Last Reaffirmation:
March 10, 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation:
2028-2029
Contact Information
Road # 167 KM 21.2 PO BOX 493
Bayamon,
PR
00960-0493
(787) 780-0070
Accreditation Actions
Alternative Delivery Methods
Credential Levels
Locations
External Resources
January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 21, 2025, to the Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamon, PR 00960 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 21, 2025, to the Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional Guerrero, Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero, Aguadilla, PR 00603. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional Guerrero, Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero, Aguadilla, PR 00603 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional Guerrero - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamn, PR 00960. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamn, PR 00960 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Bayamon Correctional Complex - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, is now required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Centro de Detencin del Oeste, Road 105 Bo. Limn, Km. 0.9, Mayagez PR 00681. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Centro de Detencin del Oeste, Road 105 Bo. Limn, Km. 0.9, Mayagez PR 00681 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Centro de Detencin del Oeste - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional de Guayama, Road #3 Km. 142.6, Guayama PR 00785. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional de Guayama, Road #3 Km. 142.6, Guayama, PR 00785 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational program and subsequent programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional de Guayama - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
November 21, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of October 31, 2023. To remind the institution that it must communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing, including all accreditation materials to support the multi-level accreditation decision-making process (Requirement of Affiliation 4). To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report, due June 2, 2025, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
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Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
Postsecondary award (1-2 years)
Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Master's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship
Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Main Campus
Caribbean University
Road # 167 KM 21.2 PO BOX 493
Bayamon, PR 00960-0493
Additional Location
Carolina
C-106 Ignacio Arzuaga
Carolina, PR 00985
Additional Location
Ponce
1015 Ednita Nazario Avenue, La Ceiba
Ponce, PR 00716
Additional Location
Vega Baja
Bo. Algarrobo Sector El Criollo Road # 671
Vega Baja, PR 00693
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Bayamon Correctional Complex
Road # 5 Ave. Central Juanita Final
Bayamón, PR 00960
Opened:
02/21/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Centro de Detención del Oeste
Road 105 Bo. Limon Km. 0.9
Mayaguez, PR 00681
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional de Guayama
Road #3 Km. 142.6
Guayama, PR 00785
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional Guerrero
Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero
Aguadilla, PR 00603
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo
El Tuque sector Las Cucharas Road #2
Ponce, PR 00731
Opened:
02/21/2023
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Statement of Accreditation Status
Caribbean University
CEO:
Dr. Ana Cucurella Adorno, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer:
Dr. Jesus Santiago
Commission Staff Liaison:
Kristy Bishop, Vice President
Carnegie Classification
:
Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small » No research designation
Control:
Private (Non-Profit)
Former Name(s):
Caribbean Junior College (4/1/1978)
Phase:
Accredited
Status:
Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted:
February 26, 1977
Last Reaffirmation:
March 10, 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation:
2028-2029
Contact Information
Road # 167 KM 21.2 PO BOX 493
Bayamon,
PR
00960-0493
(787) 780-0070
Accreditation Actions
Alternative Delivery Methods
Credential Levels
Locations
External Resources
January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 21, 2025, to the Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamon, PR 00960 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
January 30, 2026
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to note the substantive change site visit occurred on November 21, 2025, to the Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731 and the information provided in the substantive change request was verified.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo, El Tuque, Sector Las Cucharas Road #2, Ponce, PR 00731 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional Guerrero, Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero, Aguadilla, PR 00603. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional Guerrero, Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero, Aguadilla, PR 00603 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional Guerrero - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamn, PR 00960. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Bayamon Correctional Complex, Road #5 Ave, Central Juanita Final, Bayamn, PR 00960 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Bayamon Correctional Complex - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, is now required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Centro de Detencin del Oeste, Road 105 Bo. Limn, Km. 0.9, Mayagez PR 00681. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Centro de Detencin del Oeste, Road 105 Bo. Limn, Km. 0.9, Mayagez PR 00681 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) -Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Centro de Detencin del Oeste - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, and the additional information requested by the Commission on March 25, 2025. To acknowledge receipt of the signed written agreement with the correctional facility partner and written evidence of the oversight entity's permission to offer the Prison Education Program at Complejo Correccional de Guayama, Road #3 Km. 142.6, Guayama PR 00785. To include the prison education program (PEP) - additional location at Complejo Correccional de Guayama, Road #3 Km. 142.6, Guayama, PR 00785 within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission has evaluated and approved the following PEP educational program and subsequent programs to be offered at the location: (1) Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; (2) Computer Programming (AS) - Prison Education Program; (3) Management Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (4) Accounting Administration (AS) - Prison Education Program; (5) Drafting and Engineering Technology (AS) - Prison Education Program; and (6) Digital Marketing (Certificate) - Prison Education Program. To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report for Complejo Correccional de Guayama - PEP, due December 6, 2027, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. To note, the substantive change site visit directed by the Commission action of November 21, 2024, required as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the date of this action.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
November 21, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of October 31, 2023. To remind the institution that it must communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing, including all accreditation materials to support the multi-level accreditation decision-making process (Requirement of Affiliation 4). To require the institution to submit a supplemental information report, due June 2, 2025, providing: (1) an update on the implementation of the prison education programs; (2) submission of the best interest determination required by federal regulation, including the methodology used by the oversight entity; and (3) the data indicators used in the best interest determination. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029.
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2
3
4
Next
Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
Postsecondary award (1-2 years)
Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Master's Degree or Equivalent
Included within the scope
Doctor's Degree- Research/Scholarship
Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Main Campus
Caribbean University
Road # 167 KM 21.2 PO BOX 493
Bayamon, PR 00960-0493
Additional Location
Carolina
C-106 Ignacio Arzuaga
Carolina, PR 00985
Additional Location
Ponce
1015 Ednita Nazario Avenue, La Ceiba
Ponce, PR 00716
Additional Location
Vega Baja
Bo. Algarrobo Sector El Criollo Road # 671
Vega Baja, PR 00693
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Bayamon Correctional Complex
Road # 5 Ave. Central Juanita Final
Bayamón, PR 00960
Opened:
02/21/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Centro de Detención del Oeste
Road 105 Bo. Limon Km. 0.9
Mayaguez, PR 00681
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional de Guayama
Road #3 Km. 142.6
Guayama, PR 00785
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional Guerrero
Road #2 Int 466 Bo. Guerrero
Aguadilla, PR 00603
Opened:
08/01/2023
Prison Education Programs (PEP)
Complejo Correccional Sgto. Pedro Rodriguez Mateo
El Tuque sector Las Cucharas Road #2
Ponce, PR 00731
Opened:
02/21/2023
The following are links to sites that are not maintained by the MSCHE. These are provided as additional external resources about each institution that the MSCHE accredits.
College Navigator Website
College Scorecard Website
Student Achievement Website