The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is the regional accreditation agency responsible for the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of institutions offering the baccalaureate degree and above in California, Hawaii, Guam and the Pacific Basin. Samuel Merritt University is in the process of WASC reaccreditation. The Capacity and Preparatory Review (CPR) site visit is scheduled on November 17-19, 2009. The Educational Effectiveness Review (EER) is scheduled in February 2011. The core purpose of WASC accreditation is to assure the educational community and general public than an institution meets the Standards of Accreditation, and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Education Effectiveness. Student learning is at the heart of the review process.
Specialty Accreditation 
All Programs, Departments and Schools within the University hold specialty accreditation. The specialty accreditation agencies are all recognized by the U.S Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation.