WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
GGU is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the organization that accredits universities in California and Hawaii, including Stanford, University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and San Jose State University. WSCUC is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education. GGU has been accredited by WSCUC since 1959. In June 2025 our accreditation was reaffirmed through Spring 2031, meeting all criteria for accreditation. Golden Gate University is committed to complying with WASC’s accreditation requirements.
Our full and part-time faculty have a strong practitioner background and bring their practical experience to the classroom, ensuring high quality education for our students. With more than 68,000 alumni, we are confident that GGU prepares students with knowledge and skills that can be used throughout their careers.
Address: 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402 Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-748-9001
Fax: 510-748-9797
Website: wascsenior.org
Email: https://www.wscuc.org/comments
Accreditation Documentation
- 2025 WASC Accreditation Letter*
- 2025 Team Report
- 2023 WASC Accreditation Letter
- 2023 Team Report
- 2021 WASC Accreditation Letter
- 2021 Team Report
- 2019 WASC Accreditation Letter
- 2019 Team Report
*Accreditation Response from Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University (GGU) respects the Commission’s July 2025 findings and is committed to addressing all outstanding issues within the specified timeline. Since the 2024 self-study and 2025 site visit, the university restructured a significant debt obligation, hired a new Vice President of Advancement, appointed Acting President Dr. Bruce Magid, added a new trustee, and launched a national presidential search with the support of AGB Search.
Golden Gate University is taking decisive steps to uphold its renewed six year accreditation and meet WSCUC expectations to ensure the university’s future as a trusted provider of accessible, high-quality education for working adults.
Retention and Graduation