Accreditation
Concordia University Irvine is fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of six regional bodies that supervise accreditation for colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The Commission Action Letter of July 18, 2024 reaffirms Concordia's accreditation for a period of eight years, extending through June 2032, and specifically commends Concordia for:
- An evident and deep commitment throughout the whole of the university, including students, to the institutional mission and to the university’s core convictions.
- Creating a general education program that intentionally aligns with its identity, and provides disciplinary and interdisciplinary means of education, centered on helping students address enduring and relevant questions.
- The university’s mentoring model, intentional support, and inclusion of adjunct instructors.
- Instilling a sense of pride in employees throughout the institution.
The Commission's action was based in part on a visit report submitted by a peer review team led by Dr. John Reynolds, President of Los Angeles Pacific University, San Dimas, CA. (See page 43 for the team's specific commendations and recommendations for Concordia.)
Both the Commission Action Letter and the visiting team's report are public documents and may be accessed on this page, and at the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) website.
For further information, please contact Concordia's Accreditation Liaison Officer, Deborah Lee, at [email protected] or (949)214-3433.
Press Release: Concordia University Irvine Earns Eight-Year WSCUC Reaffirmation