In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Education issued a rule clarifying that recognized nonprogrammatic accreditors should be described as “institutional accreditors” or “national accreditors.” This clarification builds on regulatory changes made in 2019, which eliminated the term “regional accreditor”...Read More
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During the month of March, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action on the following institutions. Copies of Commission action letters and visiting team reports are available on the WSCUC website at www.wscuc.org/directory, with the exception of...Read More
Read MoreThe WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has received formal notification from the U.S. Department of Education confirming a five-year federal recognition as an accrediting agency, spanning 2023 through May 2028. All federally recognized accreditors are required to undergo...Read More
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