An Education You Can Trust
At ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥, your education is backed by recognized accreditation and a commitment to academic quality, student success and continuous improvement.
What Does Accreditation Mean for You?
Accreditation provides assurance that a university meets established standards for educational quality, resources, student learning and institutional effectiveness.
For you, it means confidence in the education you’re investing in and the degree you’re working toward.
Quality education. Recognized standards. A university committed to your future.
Institutionally Accredited by WSCUC
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ is accredited by the , an institutional accreditor recognized for its commitment to educational quality and institutional effectiveness.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ has been accredited by WSCUC since 1965 and was most recently re-accredited for eight years, through July 11, 2030.
WSCUC accreditation applies to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ as an institution and reflects our ongoing commitment to academic quality, student achievement and continuous improvement.
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500
Alameda, CA 94501
510-748-9001
WSCUC Accreditation Documents
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ maintains accreditation-related documents and reports for transparency and public access.
- 2022 WSCUC Accreditation Review
- WSCUC Action Letter – March 2019
- WSCUC Action Letter – June 2015
- Team Report – EER Visit, Spring 2015
- WSCUC Action Letter – June 2013
- Team Report – CPR Visit, Spring 2013
Historical accreditation documents are provided for reference and transparency.
Program-Specific Accreditation
In addition to institutional accreditation through WSCUC, several Fresno Pacific programs hold specialized accreditation or approval from organizations within their respective fields.
Biblical Seminary
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) (https://www.ats.edu).
Business
The baccalaureate degree programs in business and the Master of Business Administration degree program are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ().
Nursing
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ().
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs are also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing ().
Education
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ education credentials and certificates are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) ().
Social Work
The baccalaureate degree programs in social work at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵֱ²¥ are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (CSWE) ().
The master’s degree program in social work was granted accreditation candidacy status by CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation in June 2024. (https://www.cswe.org)
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Committed to Your Future
Accreditation is one part of our commitment to providing an education grounded in quality, integrity and purpose.
At Fresno Pacific, we prepare students not only for what comes next, but to use what they learn to grow, lead and make a difference in their communities.