Accreditation

CalArts is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001. 

CalArts is also an accredited institution member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). 

Information concerning these organizations and their decisions is available in the Office of the Provost. 

2023 Special Visit

When CalArts last reaffirmed our accreditation in 2021 with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the commission requested a Special Visit in 2023 to follow up on issues that were identified during the 2021 reaffirmation visit. The Special Visit is a chance for CalArts to address the issues identified in the 2021 Action Letter. In preparation for the visit, WSCUC also requested that CalArts prepare a report that addresses the issues. 

The CalArts community can access the report on The Hub (login required).

Other

An individual who wishes to make a complaint relating to the accreditation requirements shall be referred to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Below are the Complaint Process and Complaint Form.