Is APU Global accredited?

Yes, APU Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the premiere accrediting agencies for educational institutions in the western United States. APU Global is separately and independently accredited by WSCUC and is affiliated with Azusa Pacific University, which holds its own regional accreditation.

Why does accreditation matter when choosing an online degree?

Accreditation is the clearest signal that a university's degrees will be recognized. WSCUC accreditation means federal financial aid is available, credits are broadly transferable, employers and licensing boards recognize the credential, and graduate schools accept the degree as valid preparation for further study.

Who do I contact with questions about APU Global's accreditation?

You can call APU Global at (626) 624-4673 with accreditation questions, or contact the university directly through its website. You may also download the most recent WSCUC accreditation report, action letter, and site visit team report, and review state authorizations to confirm program availability where you live.

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Accreditation

APU Global is accredited by WSCUC, ensuring high-quality education and academic excellence. Learn more about our accreditation and commitment to student success.

Accredited

APU Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

WSCUC serves as one of the premiere accrediting agencies for educational institutions in the western United States. It emphasizes student learning outcomes, quality teaching, and rigorous scholarship among its accredited colleges and universities. The agency’s process includes detailed proposals, documented results, campus visits, and peer review.

View the WSCUC institution profile (626) 624-4673

Public documentation

Read the record for yourself.

Every accreditation decision behind APU Global is documented and publicly available.

WSCUC accreditation report

Most recent report for APU Global, good through 2035.

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WSCUC action letter

From APU Global's initial accreditation.

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Site visit team report

APU Global's most recent WSCUC site visit findings.

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Why accreditation matters

The clearest signal that a degree will be recognized.

Institutional accreditation tells you a university has been examined by an independent body, and that what you earn will hold up outside of it.

Federal financial aid

Accreditation is what makes federal aid, including Pell and Direct Loans, available to eligible students.

Credits that travel

Coursework transfers under standard articulation practices at other accredited institutions.

Employer recognition

Employers and licensing boards recognize the credential as a legitimate degree.

Graduate school ready

Graduate programs accept the degree as valid preparation for further study.

Questions about accreditation?

Ask us about accreditation status, program approvals, or any of the documents above. You can also confirm program availability where you live, or review published outcomes data.