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WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is the difference between WASC and WSCUC?鈥

    The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) was formed in 1962 to
    promote the development of higher education in the Western region when it took
    over and further formalized the work of its predecessor organization, the Western
    College Association. WASC was previously incorporated as a single 510c3 entity
    that encompassed the three commissions (WASC Senior College and University
    Commission, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the
    Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and
    颁辞濒濒别驳别蝉).鈥

    In 2012-2013 the three Commissions re-incorporated as separate entities that
    share the same 鈥淲ASC鈥 acronym but are otherwise separate organizations with
    independent scopes and governance structures. The entity within WASC that
    reaffirms Cal State San Marcos' accreditation is WSCUC 鈥 WASC Senior College
    and University Commission. Within the University community, the acronyms
    WSCUC and WASC are often used interchangeably.鈥

  • What are Cal State San Marcos鈥 Institutional Learning Outcomes?
    鈥(ILOs) are those learning outcomes that are
    expected of every graduate of the institution, both undergraduate and graduate
    and are closely aligned with General Education requirements.
  • How can I get more information about the WSCUC Standards and Criteria forReview?

    Standards of Accreditation are the principles used as a basis for judgment in
    accreditation reviews. WSCUC has four Standards (updated in 2022) which are
    used as a basis for evaluation in accreditation reviews:鈥

    • 鈥疭tandard 1: Defining Institutional Mission and Acting with Integrity
    • Standard 2: Achieving Educational Objectives and Student Success鈥
    • Standard 3: Assuring Resources and Organizational Structures鈥
    • Standard 4: Creating an Institution Committed to Quality Assurance and
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    Criteria for Review (CFR) are more specific than the four Standards of
    Accreditation and are intended to define and explain the Standards. Substantial
    compliance with both the Standards and Criteria for Review is required for
    reaffirmation and guides the institution in assessing institutional performance,
    identifying areas needing improvement, and making improvements on an ongoing
    basis. WSCUC evaluation results from an institutional site visit form the basis for
    the WSCUC鈥檚 Commission decision about an institution鈥檚 accreditation status.鈥

    Review the finalized in November, 2022.

  • What happens after the WSCUC site visit in April 2026?
    After the site visit in spring of 2026, the WSCUC team members will prepare and
    send the University a report on the visit and on our Institutional Report. The
    campus will have the opportunity to submit a response via President Neufeldt.
    Next, WSCUC will send an action letter to President Neufeldt and the University's
    Accreditation Liaison Officer. The action letter will then be distributed to the
    campus community along with next steps the university community will take to
    implement these action items. WSCUC will also publish the action letter and team
    report on its website.