Cal State LA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Institutional accreditation provides assurance that the University meets established standards of quality and supports an ongoing process of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This section provides information about Cal State LA’s accreditation status, accreditation history, review process, and institutional reports and communications with WSCUC. Visitors can also find information about accreditation leadership and programs that maintain specialized accreditation through disciplinary or professional accrediting organizations.
History & Process
Explore Cal State LA’s accreditation history and learn how the WSCUC review process works. This section highlights major accreditation milestones, previous reaffirmation cycles, and a simplified overview of the steps involved in institutional review.
- Accreditation History
- Recent Accreditation Timeline
- WSCUC Review Process
Reports & Communications
Access institutional reports, peer review team reports, Commission action letters, and other official communications associated with Cal State LA’s accreditation reviews. Materials are organized by review cycle, with the most recent WSCUC documents presented first.
- 2024 Interim Review
- 2018–2019 Reaffirmation of Accreditation
- 2011–2013 Reaffirmation and Follow-Up
- Earlier WASC/WSCUC Review Documents
Accreditation Leadership
Accreditation activities at Cal State LA are coordinated through University leadership and designated institutional representatives working with WSCUC. This section provides current accreditation leadership information and preserves records of committees that supported previous accreditation review cycles.
- Current Accreditation Leadership
- Historical Accreditation Leadership
- WSCUC Steering Committee
- Steering Committee Meeting Archive
Specialized Accreditation
In addition to institutional accreditation through WSCUC, a number of Cal State LA academic programs maintain specialized accreditation through professional and disciplinary accrediting organizations. Specialized accreditation reflects standards and review processes specific to particular fields of study or professional practice.
- Externally Accredited Programs
- Specialized Accreditation Information