Accreditation and Approvals
WASC, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
United States University is accredited by WASC, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) located at 985 Atlantic Avenue #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-478-9001, http://www.wascsenior.org
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
United States University is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the State of California. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
United States University does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 USC Sec 1101 et. seq.).
Pursuant to CEC section 94909(a)(3)(D), The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370-7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.
California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
The Family Nurse Practitioner Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing located at: 1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834-1924, 916-322-3350 or 916-322-1700 (TDD), www.rn.ca.gov
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) §1480 the California Board of Registered Nursing has established definitions to provide information on the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Those definitions can be found HERE.
MSN-FNP Nursing applicants accepted on or after May 6, 2024, will be in admitted to the Texas track and may file a complaint to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on THECB website https://www.highered.texas.gov/student-complaints/
California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Educations (CSAAVE)
United States University is approved for the training of veterans by California State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education. For benefit eligibility information, call 1-888-GIBILL1.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The master’s degree in nursing at United States University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, and 202-887-6791.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at United States University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, and 202-887-791.
Arizona State Board of Education
United States University is approved to offer institutional recommendations (credentials) for the certification of elementary and secondary teachers by the Arizona State Board of Education located at: 1700 W. Washington St., Executive Tower, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85007, azsbe.az.gov.
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
The Teaching Credentialing program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing located at: 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811-4213, 916-322-4974 https://www.ctc.ca.gov
Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP)
United States University is certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue a Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status to those students seeking admissions under an F1 Visa.
State Authorizations
United States University is making every effort to obtain state authorization from all states and territories within the U.S. as required by the U.S. Department of Education under 34 CFR 600.9. The University will continue to monitor state laws in each state where approval has been received to maintain such approvals.
United States University’s guaranty bond is on file with the Office of the President and may be viewed by contacting the Chief Financial Officer at president@usuniversity.edu.
A complete listing of state approvals can be found on the University Website under the Accreditation and Approvals.
State Relocation Notice
Students who relocate while enrolled in a degree program may be unable to complete their studies if they are moving to a country or state where the University is not currently authorized to offer that particular program. Students should contact their Academic Advisor if they are considering relocating during their course of study.