University of the State of New York

Not to be confused with State University of New York.
University of the State of New York
Agency overview
Formed1948; 76 years ago (1948)
JurisdictionNew York
MottoExcelsior
Agency executives
  • Betty A. Rosa, President
  • Lester W. Young Jr., Chancellor of the Board
  • Judith Chin,
    Vice-Chancellor of the Board
Websiteregents.nysed.gov

The University of the State of New York (USNY, /ˈjuːzniː/) is the state governmental umbrella organization that oversees all educational institutions, including schools, libraries, and museums in New York State. It is governed by the Board of Regents.

Despite the name, the University of the State of New York is not an educational institution but rather a governmental licensing and accreditation body that sets standards for schools operating in New York State, from pre-kindergarten through professional and graduate school, as well as for the practice of a wide variety of professions.