What is WASC?

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. The Western region covers institutions in California and Hawaii, the territoriesof Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Pacific Basin, and EastAsia, and areas of the Pacific and East Asia where American/International schools or colleges may apply to it for service.

The accrediting activities of WASC are conducted by the three Commissionslisted below. Each Commission works with a different segment of education.

The Accrediting Commission for Schools has the responsibility for accreditation of all schools below the college level. Included are elementary, junior high, middle, high and adult schools, whether public, private, or church-related.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) evaluates and accredits public and private postsecondary institutions that offer two-year education programs and award the associate degree.
The Senior College Commission accredits colleges and universities at the baccalaureate and graduate level.

The official WASC website for was the source of this information.