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STUDENT, PROSPECTIVE STUDENT, EMPLOYEE, AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

On June 4, 2026, the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) placed Maestro College on Show Cause Order Status.

Show Cause is a restrictive accreditation status assigned by the Commission because of one or more serious violations of the Standards, Criteria, and/or Conditions of the Council. Under the COE Handbook of Accreditation, an institution placed on Show Cause must demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.

Maestro College remains accredited by the Council on Occupational Education while on Show Cause Status. However, the institution’s accreditation is under review by the Commission pending evaluation of the institution’s response and corrective actions.

On March 30, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Commission authorized an Unannounced Focused Visit (UFV) to Maestro College based on four formal complaints filed against the institution within a four-month period.

The complaints alleged, among other matters:

• Failure to properly disclose the institution’s Probation accreditation status to current and prospective students;
• Inconsistencies in monitoring and proctoring requirements for online assignments and assessments;
• Failure to provide grading, assessment, and proctoring policies at the time of enrollment;
• Delayed student access to grades;
• Limited direct interaction between students and institutional personnel; and
• Allegations of over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in student communications and support services.

The Unannounced Focused Visit was conducted on April 20–21, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to investigate the allegations and evaluate the institution’s compliance with COE Standards, Conditions, Policies, and Rules.

Following its review, the Commission identified several areas of concern, including:

• Historical use of the institution’s former name, Peloton College, in certain institutional communications and publications;
• Program titles displayed in institutional materials that did not align with the COE-approved program list;
• Ongoing monitoring concerns regarding institutional financial resources and compliance with Standard 7: Financial Resources; and
• Noncompliance with the COE eligibility requirement that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the institution’s Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) enrollment be derived from traditional campus-based instruction.

The Commission determined that the institution’s growth in distance education programs substantially exceeded growth in traditional campus-based instruction and that Maestro College does not currently satisfy the COE eligibility requirement regarding instructional modality.

As a result, the Commission issued the Show Cause Order.

ENROLLMENT RESTRICTION

As directed by the Commission, Maestro College has suspended the enrollment of new students while the Commission reviews the institution’s response to the Show Cause Order. No new students may be enrolled during this period unless otherwise authorized by the Commission.

NOTICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS

Current students may continue their educational programs, coursework, and academic activities while Maestro College remains accredited and while the Commission conducts its review. Financial aid administration, student services, and academic instruction continue to operate during this process.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Prospective students should be aware that Maestro College is not currently enrolling new students due to the enrollment restriction imposed by the Commission. Applications may continue to be received; however, no new enrollments will be processed unless and until the Commission authorizes the institution to resume enrollment activities.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Commission’s review of Maestro College’s response may result in additional accreditation actions. Potential outcomes include:

• Removal of the Show Cause Order if compliance is demonstrated;
• Continued accreditation subject to additional monitoring or conditions;
• Additional sanctions imposed by the Commission; or
• Withdrawal of accreditation.

The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure that students, prospective students, employees, governmental agencies, transfer institutions, employers, and the public are informed of the institution’s accreditation status and the matters currently under review by the Commission.

Maestro College is preparing and submitting a comprehensive response, corrective action plan, supporting documentation, and all information requested by the Commission. The institution remains committed to addressing the concerns identified by COE and restoring full compliance with all accreditation requirements.

Questions regarding this notice may be directed to: