Accreditation & Approvals
USV is recognized and approved at the state, regional, and federal levels giving you confidence that your degree matters.
Accreditation
The University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
📍 WSCUC, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 5002, Alameda, CA 94501
📞 (510) 748-9001 | www.wscuc.org
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation and approvals mean:
State Approval
The University of Silicon Valley is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Title 5, Division 7.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

Federal & Program Approvals
USV is authorized or approved to:
Distance Education Authorizations
USV’s online and distance education programs are recognized in multiple states:
