Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Antioch University Santa Barbara is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-9001
http://www.wascsenior.org/wasc/
NC and WASC are two of six major regional accrediting associations nationwide that ascertain whether an institution meets certain standards, meets the goals it has set for itself and has the personnel and financial resources to accomplish its objectives now and in the foreseeable future.
Antioch University Santa Barbara is in voluntary compliance with state statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to a private post secondary institution in order to operate in California as directed by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) of the State of California. The Master of Arts in Education & Teacher Credentialing Program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Antioch University credentials further include federal government recognition, which makes Antioch University students eligible for a variety of financial aid assistance, including grants, scholarships, and loans. Antioch University adheres to federal and state regulations concerning civil rights, affirmative action, tax exemption, and eligibility for foundation support. Antioch University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical handicap. Any questions or problems concerning the institution that have not been satisfactorily resolved internally should be directed to one of the above accrediting bodies.
International students and others interested in studying at AUSB may verify our accreditation status at the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation and then typing in Antioch University – Santa Barbara. This is case specific, so be sure to type the name exactly as written, including the hyphen. Or you may simply type in “California” and all accredited California institutions will appear, including AUSB.
Note: The United States has two systems of accreditation: regional and national. There are six regional accrediting agencies that are recognized in the U.S. as having the highest possible accrediting standards. AUSB is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) which is one of these six regional agencies. Unlike many of the national accrediting agencies where credit hours may not transfer to any and all other colleges and universities, credit hours earned at WASC-accredited AUSB are entirely transferable. This is a key consideration students should make when choosing a college or university.
