Accreditations - Woodbury University Students Academic Calendars Associated Students Bookstore Catalog Complaint Resolution Process Health & Wellness International Students The Los Angeles Times Library Making Complex Reservation-LA Math, Science & Subject Tutoring Center Merch Store Canvas Commencement 2026 Order Transcripts Parking Permits Portal Self-Service Student Handbook Student Job Board Syllabus Library Woody's Info Writing Center Faculty/Staff Academic Calendars Bookstore Catalog The Los Angeles Times Library Merch Store Canvas Portal Self-Service Syllabus Library Woody's Info News & Events Latest News Upcoming Events Parents & Families Frequently Asked Questions Accreditations Woodbury is accredited by national and regional organizations. National accreditation is a critical indicator of a university’s quality. WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (formerly WASC) The university is nationally accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WASC granted Woodbury its original accreditation in 1961. Statement of Accreditation Status Commission Action Letter June 2025 AACSB Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business The School of Business BBA and MBA received its accreditation in 2014. ACBSP Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs The School of Business BBA and MBA received its accreditation in 1998. CIDA Council for Interior Design Accreditation The Interior Design BFA program received its accreditation in 1991. NAAB National Architectural Accrediting Board The School of Architecture received accreditation for the Bachelor of Architecture program in 1994. The Master of Architecture program received its accreditation in the Spring of 2012. Colleges of Distinction – 2020-2021 Woodbury University has been recognized as a 2020-2021 College of Distinction for the sixth consecutive year by demonstrating continued dedication to high-impact educational practices. According to Colleges of Distinction, Woodbury has created a truly unique learning environment where students not only earn college credit and valuable life experience, but also participate in character-building interdisciplinary programs, capstone projects and internships. “We are absolutely thrilled to recognize Woodbury University as a College of Distinction for its effective dedication to student success,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for Colleges of Distinction. “Colleges of Distinction is so impressed with Woodbury’s curriculum, which is enriched with the kind of High-Impact Educational Practices that are most crucial for student development. Such innovative engagement is preparing the next generation of young adults to thrive after college.” Colleges of Distinction Business Badge  – 2020-2021 Woodbury University’s undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration program has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its innovative approach to education by blending the liberal arts with professional programming. The Colleges of Distinction ‘Field of Study’ business badge for 2020-2021 was granted after a comprehensive vetting process that selected schools based on such qualities as accreditation, breadth of program, and track record of success.  Students across the country have long turned to Colleges of Distinction as a one-of-a-kind resource to find their “best-fit” school.  Colleges of Distinction uniquely evaluates schools based on their ability to provide a high-quality student experience as well as a thorough liberal arts education. Memberships Woodbury University is also a proud member of the below associations. AICAD The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design AICAD is a non-profit consortium of the leading specialized arts and design schools in the US and Canada. Founded in 1991, AICAD institutions educate more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year from all 50 US states and more than 60 countries. Over 70% of these students receive financial aid to support their education. ACSA Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture The mission of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture is to lead architectural education and research. Member schools include all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada. Together ACSA schools represent some 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 students. CUMULUS Cumulus Association Cumulus is the leading global association of art and design education and research — a dynamic ecosystem for global mobility, knowledge exchange, and collaboration in art and design pedagogy, research, and practice. CUMULUS  champions the role of designers and artists in shaping sustainable futures by creating spaces for over 395 member institutions from 71 countries to come together and share contemporary knowledge about art and design education and research. About About Woodbury Inclusiveness and Community Community Outreach and Engagement Committee Why Woodbury? Parents and Families Strategic Direction: Facts and Figures History President’s Message Our Location News Accreditations For Employers Filming, Conferences, and Events People Faculty Directory Administration Partners Careers Burbank Campus Campus Map Campus Tours Merch Store Contacts Now accepting Fall 2026 applications!