Institutional Accreditation
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges—Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), is the regional accreditation agency for St. Patrick’s Seminary & University. WSCUC also serves a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions throughout California, Hawaii, and the Pacific, as well as a limited number of institutions outside the U.S. Through its work of peer review, based on standards agreed to by the membership, the Commission encourages continuous institutional improvement and assures the membership and its constituencies, including the public, that accredited institutions are fulfilling their missions in service to their students and the public good.
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University is approved by WSCUC to offer the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Master of Divinity; and Master of Arts in Theology.
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University was last accredited by WSCUC in July 2021 for 8 years. The Accreditation Team Visit Report can be found here. A Statement of Accreditation Status is posted on the WSCUC website. The next reaffirmation is scheduled for 2029.
WSCUC Contact Information
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Senior College and University Commission
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-9001
https://www.wscuc.org
St. Patrick's Seminary & University also has a unique affiliation agreement with Bishop White Seminary in Spokane, Washington whereby men in their undergraduate formation program can take select STPSU Pre-Theology courses for undergraduate academic credit.