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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.

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Become a Peer Reviewer

Are you interested in helping WSCUC assure the quality of the institutions it accredits while deepening and expanding your professional knowledge? WSCUC is growing its list of people interested in serving on peer review teams.

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Announcements

Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Authorization for Distance Education/Remote Instruction

The COVID National Emergency declaration allowing institutions to offer remote instruction and waiving approval from WSCUC was rescinded on April 10, 2023. The waiver period➜

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 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.

ARC2024

2024 Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC2024)

Save the Date: April 18-20, 2024

Engage in thought-provoking sessions and discussions, share best practices, learn from experts, and network with colleagues in the WSCUC accreditation community at ARC 2024 in San Diego.

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Upcoming Events

14Feb

Commission Meeting – February 2024

20Feb

Using Outcomes and Strategic Research to Evaluate and Sustain Programs

21Feb

Social Impact in Higher Education: The Institutional Role in Advancing Public Good

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News & Views

President Studley Comments on Carnegie Classification Changes

The American Council on Education announced the first changes to the Carnegie Classifications which will group and compare similar institutions more easily and revise requirements to allow institutions to maintain focus on their missions. In offering her observations on the...Read More

New Commissioners and Departing Commissioners

The WASC Senior College and University Commission elected its 2023-2024 slate of officers, approved committee rosters, and thanked departing commissioners at its June 30, 2023, business meeting. The terms for new officers and five new commissioners began July 1. Tracy...Read More

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

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