Accreditation
Welcome to the Accreditation page for the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD). "Accreditation is a process that ensures that an institution of higher education meets established standards of quality and provides degrees, certificates, and/or credits that students and the community can trust. The process also verifies that institutions have the resources and infrastructure to sustain and improve the quality of their educational offerings and services. As a result of a successful accreditation process, institutions gain an accredited status that qualifies them for federal grants and contracts, enables them to distribute federal financial aid, and ensures that their students can transfer credits to another accredited institution. Many employers also require credentials from accredited institutions as a condition of employment. Ultimately, an accredited status signifies to all interested parties that an institution meets expectations for educational quality, sound institutional practice, and resources for students’ success. " - ACCJC Guide to Evaluating & Improving Institutions, May2026
Both Crafton Hills College (CHC) and San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), the arm of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges that oversees the accrediting process of the 115 California Community Colleges, which is authorized to operate by the U.S. Department of Education.