Western Association of Schools and Colleges



The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is recognized as one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States.

 

The Western region covers institutions in California and Hawaii, the territories of Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Pacific Basin, and East Asia, and areas of the Pacific and East Asia where American/International schools or colleges may apply to it for service.

The accrediting activities of WASC are conducted by the three Commissions, listed below. Each Commission works with a different segment of education.

The Accrediting Commission for Schools

All schools below the college level including elementary, junior high, middle, high and adult schools, whether public, private, or church-related. 650-696-1060.
List of Institutions

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Public and private postsecondary institutions that offer two-year education programs and award the associate degree.  415-506-0234.
List of Institutions

The Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Public and private senior colleges and universities.  510-748-9001.
List of Institutions