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:

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Your degree is recognized and respected by employers and other institutions.

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You are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs.

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International and veteran students can access USV programs with the proper visa and benefit approvals.

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Your degree is recognized and respected by employers and other institutions.

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You are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs.

•

International and veteran students can access USV programs with the proper visa and benefit approvals.

•

Your degree is recognized and respected by employers and other institutions.

•

You are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs.

•

International and veteran students can access USV programs with the proper visa and benefit approvals.

•

Your degree is recognized and respected by employers and other institutions.

•

You are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs.

•

International and veteran students can access USV programs with the proper visa and benefit approvals.

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:

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Participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid programs.

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Participate in the California Student Aid Commission’s Cal-Grant program.

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Issue Form I-20 to nonimmigrant students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 Student Visas.

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Participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership (MOU) program.

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Provide training for veterans, approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education (CSAAVE). For benefit eligibility, call 1-888-GIBILL1.

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Participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid programs.

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Participate in the California Student Aid Commission’s Cal-Grant program.

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Issue Form I-20 to nonimmigrant students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 Student Visas.

•

Participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership (MOU) program.

•

Provide training for veterans, approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education (CSAAVE). For benefit eligibility, call 1-888-GIBILL1.

•

Participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid programs.

•

Participate in the California Student Aid Commission’s Cal-Grant program.

•

Issue Form I-20 to nonimmigrant students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 Student Visas.

•

Participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership (MOU) program.

•

Provide training for veterans, approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education (CSAAVE). For benefit eligibility, call 1-888-GIBILL1.

•

Participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid programs.

•

Participate in the California Student Aid Commission’s Cal-Grant program.

•

Issue Form I-20 to nonimmigrant students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 Student Visas.

•

Participate in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership (MOU) program.

•

Provide training for veterans, approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education (CSAAVE). For benefit eligibility, call 1-888-GIBILL1.

Distance Education Authorizations

USV’s online and distance education programs are recognized in multiple states:

View All State Authorizations

Award Winning & Accredited

University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

USV was ranked among the Top 25 Regional Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report (2022), based on academic quality, student success, and faculty excellence.