West Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org.
Accreditation Status
In 2020-2022, West Valley College's accreditation was fully reaffirmed by the Commission. The key documents associated with this reaffirmation process are:
- 2020 West Valley College Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER)
- 2020 Peer Review Team Report
- 2020 Letter of Accreditation Reaffirmation with 18 Months Follow-Up Report
- 2021 West Valley College Accreditation Follow-Up Report
- 2022 Letter of Accreditation Reaffirmation
In 2024, West Valley College submitted a Midterm Report and was notified by the Commission that the College has made an appropriate progress on implementing its plans and improving outcomes related to student achievement based on the report and related evidence. The key documents associated with this process are:
On August 1, 2026, West Valley College will submit an Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) with a focused site visit planned for Spring 2027. Learn more about this process by referencing the college's Current Cycle.