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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.

Student Outcomes Overview Dashboard

WSCUC’s Student Outcomes Overview (SOO) dashboard highlights key outcomes metrics — including completion rates, post-graduation debt and earnings — alongside peer and national benchmarks.

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Accreditation Handbooks

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

2013 Handbook 2023 Handbook

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.

Upcoming Events

5Nov

Commission Retreat – November 2025

11Feb

Commission Meeting – February 2026

8Apr

ARC2026

Annual Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC), April 8-10, 2026, Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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News & Views

WSCUC Work Group to Review 2023 Standards

WSCUC is launching a review of our 2023 Standards of Accreditation and associated policies to ensure that we remain in compliance with federal law, following the presidential administration’s Executive Order on accreditation. The Standards review presents an opportunity to strengthen...Read More

Leading the Way: WSCUC’s Outcomes-Focused Accreditation

Recent national developments have sparked renewed interest in transforming higher education accreditation to better reflect the needs of today’s students. In a time of change in higher education, WSCUC continues to lead with a bold, data-driven approach that prioritizes outcomes,...Read More

WSCUC Joins Call to Renew Historic Partnership Between Higher Education and the Federal Government

WSCUC joined the American Council of Education and more than 50 higher education organizations representing countless students, educators, researchers, and administrators across the country calling for renewed collaboration between higher education and the federal government. Learn more.

Executive Order on Accreditation

On April 23, 2025, the presidential administration issued an Executive Order directing the Secretary of Education to take actions related to accreditation. WSCUC is actively assessing the implications of the order on our accreditation Standards and the institutions we serve...Read More

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Excellence. Equity. Engagement.

WSCUC pursues excellence and innovation.

Accreditation Resources

Institutions & ALOs

Peer Teams

Key IndicatorsDashboard

Students

Policies