Statement of Accreditation Status
Sonoma State University
Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities.
The OPEID number is used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) for purposes of eligibility to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV.
WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning.
Accredited- Indicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.
Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC.
Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported.
Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy.
The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system.
Role![]() |
Name | Title | |
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Accreditation Liaison Officer | Karen Moranski | Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | moranski [at] sonoma.edu |
Board of Directors Chair | Lillian Kimbell | Chair of the Board of Trustees of the CSU | trusteesecretariat [at] calstate.edu |
Chief Academic Officer | Karen Moranski | Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | moranski [at] sonoma.edu |
Chief Executive Officer | Judy Sakaki | President | judy.sakaki [at] sonoma.edu |
Chief Financial Officer | Joyce Lopes | Vice President for Administration and Finance | joyce.lopes [at] sonoma.edu |
Director Institutional Research | Heather Brown | Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness | heather.brown [at] sonoma.edu |
OPEID |
Location Name![]() |
City | Location Type | Status |
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00115609 | College of Marin | Kentfield | Additional | Active |
00115602 | Mendocino College | Ukiah | Additional | Active |
00115606 | Napa Valley College | Napa | Additional | Active |
00115607 | Solano Community College (Vallejo Center) | Vallejo | Additional | Active |
00115600 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park | Main Campus | Active |
Degree![]() |
Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
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Administration of Non-Profit Agencies Certificate | Non-degree | 1983 | On-Site |
Advanced Practice Clinical Education Certificate | Non-degree | 2014 | Distance Education |
American Multicultural Studies | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
Anthropology | Bachelors | 1967 | On-Site |
Applied Statistics | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
Art | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Art History | Bachelors | 2006 | On-Site |
Biochemistry | Bachelors | 2006 | On-Site |
Biology | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Biology | Masters | 1960 | On-Site |
Business Administration | Bachelors | 1962 | On-Site |
Business Administration | Masters | 1977 | On-Site |
Certificate in Audio & Recording Production | Non-degree | On-Site | |
Chemistry | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Chicano and Latino Studies | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
Clear Induction Education Specialist Credential | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
Communication Studies | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
Computer and Engineering Science | Masters | 2006 | On-Site |
Computer Science | Bachelors | 1982 | On-Site |
Counseling | Masters | 1972 | On-Site |
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies | Bachelors | 1975 | On-Site |
Cultural Resources Management | Masters | 1982 | On-Site |
Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization | Non-degree | On-Site | |
Early Childhood Studies | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
Early Childhood Studies Certificate | Non-degree | 2014 | Distance Education |
Earth Science | Bachelors | 2011 | On-Site |
Economics | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Education | Masters | 1967 | On-Site |
Electrical Engineering | Bachelors | 2011 | On-Site |
English | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
English | Masters | 1967 | On-Site |
Environmental Studies | Bachelors | 1972 | On-Site |
French | Bachelors | 1962 | On-Site |
French Language for Wine Business Certificate | Non-degree | On-Site | |
Geography and Environment | Bachelors | 2018 | On-Site |
Geology | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
Gerontology Certificate | Non-degree | On-Site | |
Global Studies | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
History | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
History | Masters | 1968 | On-Site |
Human Development | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
Human Resource Management Certificate Program | Non-degree | 1996 | On-Site |
Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelors | 1973 | On-Site |
Interdisciplinary Studies | Masters | 1978 | On-Site |
Kinesiology | Bachelors | 1962 | On-Site |
Liberal Studies | Bachelors | 1980 | On-Site |
Mathematics | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | Non-degree | 2003 | On-Site |
Music | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Nursing | Bachelors | Distance Education | |
Nursing | Bachelors | 1972 | On-Site |
Nursing | Masters | 1975 | Distance Education |
Organization Development | Masters | 2010 | On-Site |
Philosophy | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Physics | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Political Science | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | Non-degree | Distance Education | |
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential | Non-degree | 2010 | On-Site |
Professional Sales Certificate (Business) | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
Psychology | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Public Administration | Masters | 1970 | On-Site |
Pupil Personnel Services Credential | Non-degree | On-Site | |
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Credential | Non-degree | 2016 | On-Site |
Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential | Non-degree | 2016 | On-Site |
Single Subject Teaching Credential | Non-degree | 2003 | On-Site |
Sociology | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Spanish | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
Spanish | Masters | 2008 | On-Site |
Statistics | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
Theatre Arts | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
Women's and Gender Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
Season | Year | Review Type |
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Spring | 2021 | Special Visit |
Spring | 2022 |
Mid-Cycle Review
The Mid-Cycle Review (MCR) is a review of each institution near the midpoint of its period of accreditation, focusing particularly on student achievement. The Review is performed by WSCUC staff, and draws on evidence from an update of the institution’s Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators and retention and graduation data, as well as any trends emerging from Annual Reports to surface any potential issues across the Standards. The overall purpose of the Mid-Cycle Review is to "identify problems with an institution's or program's continued compliance with agency standards" while "tak[ing] into account institutional or program strengths and stability" (U.S. Department of Education, §602.19(b)). |
Spring | 2025 | Offsite Review |
Fall | 2025 | Accreditation Visit |
The following links are to external resources not maintained by WSCUC. They are provided for your convenience.
- National Center for Educational Statistics- College NavigatorThis link will take you to the information page for this institution at nces.ed.gov
- College ScorecardA tool made available by the U.S. Department of Education.
- College ResultsCollege Results Online (CRO) provides information about college graduation rates for most four-year colleges and universities
- Student Achievement MeasureThe Student Achievement Measure (SAM) provides a comprehensive picture of student progress toward earning a college degree.