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Excellence. Equity. Engagement.

WSCUC pursues excellence and innovation.

With equity at its core—success for all students—WSCUC pursues excellence through rigorous accreditation standards applied flexibly, empowering all its member institutions to achieve their missions.
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WSCUC shares information on its innovative accreditation program by developing and sharing resources for its member institutions and those seeking accreditation.

WSCUC Adopts New 2022 Standards of Accreditation

The Standards establish the foundational values and broad principles of good practice by which an institution achieves and maintains accreditation with WSCUC.

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Announcements

Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 Authorization for Distance Education/Remote Instruction

Based on current guidance from the Department of Education regarding authorization to offer remote instruction, an institution may deliver instruction remotely in fall 2022 and➜

Equity and Inclusion Guide

With unique institutional missions and strategic goals in mind, this E&I Guide provides suggestions for using inquiry and data to promote focused conversations about E&I➜

Accreditation Handbook

The WSCUC Handbook of Accreditation presents the Commission’s Core Commitments and Standards of Accreditation, guides institutions through the institutional review process, and assists teams at each stage of review.

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Events and Programs

We invite you to participate in WSCUC’s wide range of events and programs, offering insights from national and regional experts and practitioners on a wide range of topics promoting quality in postsecondary education.

2023 Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC2023)

The Challenge of Excellence: Realizing the New Standards

Registration is now open for ARC2023, taking place April 19-21, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA.

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Events & Webinars

19Apr

ARC2023 – The Challenge of Excellence: Realizing the New Standards

Annual Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC), April 19-21, 2023, Hyatt Regency Orange County

28Jun

Commission Meeting – June 2023

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News & Views

WSCUC Considering Applications for Accreditation from Across the US

WSCUC decided in February 2020 to be the first regional accreditor to accept applications from institutions anywhere in the US. WSCUC now welcomes interest from US and international institutions that share WSCUC’s dedication to advancing equity and inclusion, evidence-driven approaches...Read More

Transfer and Credit Mobility: “Beyond Transfer” blog in IHE

WSCUC and four of its member institutions partnered with the Beyond Transfer Advisory Board and SOVA to explore accreditation’s role in the connections among quality, equity, and outcomes in transfer and credit mobility. The findings of this partnership are described...Read More

Who Knew? Five Surprises about Accreditation

WSCUC President Studley shares her observations about how accreditation is evolving and highlights WSCUC’s addition of peer benchmarking to its Key Indicators Dashboard (KID) in a new piece in Inside Higher Ed. Read the Views piece, Who Knew? Five Surprises...Read More

Higher Ed Community Reacts Positively to KID Public Launch

“This is a huge step in the right direction . . . Not only does a system like this serve as a diagnostic tool for the accrediting body, it also helps the schools themselves understand their performance in comparison to...Read More

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Excellence. Equity. Engagement.

WSCUC pursues excellence and innovation.

Accreditation Resources

Institutions & ALOs

Peer Teams

Key IndicatorsDashboard

Students

Policies