Since Santa Clara University’s initial accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, the institution has submitted regular reports to seek reaffirmation of accreditation. Below are copies of recent reports and the WASC Commission responses.

SCU 2020 Institutional Report and WSCUC Evaluation Team Report

Following the comprehensive WASC review in 2020, Santa Clara University received a ten-year reaffirmation of accreditation. Santa Clara’s institutional report along with the WASC visiting team report, and the WASC Commission’s reaffirmation letter are available online: 2020 WSCUC Commission Report and Institutional Report.

2014 WASC Interim Report

Following the comprehensive WASC review in 2011, Santa Clara University received reaffirmation of accreditation to the year 2021. The University was also asked to submit an Interim Report to WASC in March 2014 focusing on four topics: refining and expanding assessment and program review; promoting inclusive excellence; integrating the Jesuit School of Theology into the life of SCU; and enhancing shared governance and communication. In July 2014, the Commission accepted the interim report and reaffirmed Santa Clara’s accreditation through 2021. The full report and the Commission’s response are available online: 2014 WASC Interim Report (SCU login required).

2011 WASC SCU Educational Effectiveness Review

In February 2011, Santa Clara University hosted a WASC reaffirmation site visit focusing on Educational Effectiveness. The full report and the Commission's response are available online:   2011 WASC SCU Educational Effectiveness Review(SCU login required).

2009-2010 WASC Capacity Report and Educational Effectiveness Report for the Jesuit School of Theology

In 2009 and 2010, the Jesuit School of Theology hosted a WASC reaffirmation site visit. Both the Capacity Report and Educational Effectiveness Report are available online:   2010 WASC JST Educational Effectiveness Review (SCU login required).

2009 WASC Capacity Report

Santa Clara University hosted a Capacity Review site visit in October 2009. The Capacity and Preparatory Review Report was submitted to WASC in July 2009 and included supplementary materials that provided support for the Reflective Essays. The full report and the Commission’s response are available online: 2009 WASC Capacity and Preparatory(SCU login required).

2000 WASC Report for Reaffirmation

The full report and the Commission’s response are available online: 2000 WASC (SCU login required).