ACCREDITATION

Vanguard University is a member of and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the regional accrediting body for colleges and universities in California. The university also holds special accreditations for the following programs: 

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) for the graduate education teacher credential program for multiple and single subjects. 
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the baccalaureate and master's degree programs in Nursing.
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Vanguard University is also endorsed by The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education (AAGHE).

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Vanguard University holds institutional membership with the following associations:  American Council on Education (ACE); Association of Governing Boards (AGB); Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU); Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU); National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU); Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA); Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).