About ACCJC
ACCJC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education offered by the institutions it accredits in keeping with the Higher Education Act of 1965. ACCJC is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which has established criteria that define a quality review system for accrediting agencies.
ACCJC accredits institutions in the United States, its territories and affiliates,with a primary mission of granting associate degrees; institutions accredited by ACCJC may also award certificates and other credentials, including bachelor's degrees, if those credentials are within the institution's mission and authorized by their governmental authorities. ACCJC may also accredit non-domestic institutions with a primary mission of granting associate degrees.
Accrediting Commission For Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
428 J Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
415-506-0234
accjc@accjc.org
Accreditation
Modesto Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org
Modesto Junior College students who complete appropriate lower division courses are given full credit upon transfer to the California State Universities, the University of California, and other four-year colleges as well as universities with which the college maintains articulation agreements. Modesto Junior College is approved by the State Department of Education for training veterans and is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.
Accreditation is an institutional priority, and college committees continue to work diligently to address the Accrediting Commission's standards and expectations. The ultimate goal involves creating a stronger, more effective college for our students and our community. Modesto Junior College stands committed to student learning, educational excellence, and institutional effectiveness. Our college is therefore dedicated to a comprehensive, integrated and continual cycle of planning that uses the collection and evaluation of data, student learning outcomes and program review to measure and improve all aspects of student learning and student services at Modesto Junior College.
Accreditation 2024 Timeline
Summer/Fall 2022 |
Spring 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
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Align standards and training to self-study team ACCJC Advanced ISER Training and teams begin gathering evidence and reviewing criteria Accreditation Council ensures that analysis and evidence worksheets are complete |
Draft of ISER in process- MJC is piloting new ISER template with ACCJC |
Initial review by governance bodies Second read by governance bodies ISER draft reviewed by Board of Trustees ISER due to ACCJC December 15, 2023 |
ACCJC Team ISER Review and MJC final edits and corrections |
ACCJC site visit |