What is Accreditation?
Sierra College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949 (415) 506-0234. ACCJC operates under the corporate entity the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The ACCJC is one of seven regional accrediting
In addition, Sierra College has received specialized accreditation from the following accreditors:
- State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing-California (BRN) for the Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN)
- State of California Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)
- California State Fire Marshal, State Board of Fire Services - Accredited Regional Training Program
The ACCJC accreditation process provides assurance to the public that the accredited member colleges meet the Standards; the education earned at the institutions is of value to the student who earned it; and employers, trade or profession-related licensing agencies, and other colleges and universities can accept a student’s credential as legitimate.
Accreditation of Sierra College
Every seven years Sierra College undergoes review and reaffirmation of our accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Accreditation is a quality assurance process that gives the college the opportunity to engage in institution-wide dialogue and self-evaluation activities in order to gain a comprehensive perspective of the state of the institution. The scope of accreditation is to promote quality student learning and continuous quality improvement to ensure
Accreditation allows us to provide federal financial aid to our students, receive federal funding, grant to students recognized degrees, and articulate our courses with other colleges and universities.
- Report on the January 2020 Commission Meeting
- 2019 Site Visit Team Report
- 2019 Sierra College Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER)
For evidence, please contact the Office of Planning, Research and Resource Development at research@sierracollege.edu.
Previous Results and Reports
Accreditation 2013–2019
- Substantive Change Proposal (March 29, 2017)
- Substantive Change Approval for New Roseville Location (April 21, 2017)
- Report on the January 2017 Commission Meeting
- Accreditation Midterm Report (November 15, 2016)
- ACCJC Statement of Accreditation Status 2016
- Accreditation Reaffirmed (February 6, 2015)
- Follow-Up Report (October 2014)
- ACCJC Action Letter (February 7, 2014)
- External Evaluation Report (Oct. 24, 2013)
- 2013 Sierra Final Report 2.0
- Institutional Self Evaluation Report (2013)
Policy Committee Documents
- Memo to the Field
- Policy on Substantive Change
- Policy on Accreditation of Baccalaureate Degrees
- Policy on Rights and Responsibilities of Commission
- Bylaws of ACCJC
- Bylaws of the ACCJC, Amended June 2015
Commission Documents
- June 2015 Memo on Commission Actions
- Rights and Responsibilities of Commission and Member Institutions, First Reading (June 2015)
- Eligibility to Apply for Accredited Status, Adopted (June 2015)
- Commission Actions on Institutions (Revised June 2015)
- Commission Good Practice in Relations with Member Institutions (Revised June 2015)
- Evaluation of Institutions in Multi-Unit Districts or Systems (Revised June 2015)