Posted on 04/29/25
Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College is proud to announce that it has officially received regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States). Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation, and it affirms the high quality of the education and student services provided at WITS.
Regional accreditation enhances the value of a WITS degree, providing international recognition, easing the transfer of credits, and opening the door for future program expansions and partnerships. WITS is the first women’s seminary and college for Bais Yaakov graduates to achieve this level of accreditation.
“At WITS, our students continue their learning and growth, and prepare for professional life, in a Torah environment,” said Menaheles Rebbetzin Ettie Rosenbaum, “Middle States recognition allows WITS to bring its mission to the next level, ensuring that all doors are open to our graduates.”
This significant achievement follows a rigorous application and evaluation process, which resulted in WITS achieving candidacy status in 2023. WITS is also nationally accredited by AIJS and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, whose recognition allows WITS students to receive federal funding for their studies.
"This milestone is not the end but a new beginning," said Dean Leslie Klein, "We are excited to build on this momentum and continue striving for even greater achievements in service to our students and our community."
The full statement of accreditation is as follows: WITS is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. WITS accreditation status is accreditation granted. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on April 24, 2025 was to grant accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.