Federal Update: AIM Negotiated Rulemaking April Session Completed
The U.S. Department of Education convened the first session of the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization...
Annual Reporting Period Opens May 1
The annual reporting period for WSCUC-accredited institutions will open on May 1, 2026. All eligible,...
Federal Update: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Accreditation
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced its intent to establish the Accreditation,...
Federal Update: Accreditor Terminology and Institutional References
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Education issued a rule clarifying that recognized nonprogrammatic...
March 2026 Commission Actions
During the month of March, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action...
WSCUC Recognition Renewed by U.S. Department of Education
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has received formal notification from the U.S....
WSCUC Newsletter: March 2026
Table of Contents Message from the President WSCUC Partnership to Support Workforce Program Approval and...
Commission Policy Updates
The Commission is seeking public comments on two policies. For more information, click the link...
WSCUC Partnership to Support Workforce Program Approval and Funding
In December, the U.S. Department of Education announced Workforce Pell Grants, expanding access to Pell...
February 2026 Commission Actions
During the month of February, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action...
WSCUC Enhances Public Dashboard with Field of Study ROI View
Data-driven accreditor releases research brief on program-specific economic ROI at WSCUC-accredited institutions, showing positive economic...
Federal Update: Proposed Earnings Test and Federal Aid Implications
The U.S. Department of Education’s Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell...