Accreditation
SFSU is an accredited university, offering the highest academic quality in higher education. We are committed to your academic excellence.
SFSU receives institutional accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In 2020 the association reaccredited SFSU with high marks, praising the University for setting a community standard for student support, a mission focused on social justice, diversity and inclusion.
What is WSCUC?
WSCUC is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges and universities in the U.S. WSCUC accredits institutions in California, Hawaii and the Pacific. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid.
More than 40 academic programs at SFSU have earned individual accreditation for their disciplines. They span Business, Nursing, Music, Public Health, Education, Engineering and beyond. Learn more about accredited programs by visiting the All Programs page.
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