Welcome - Accreditation
WELCOME!
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), which it has maintained since 1955. The virtual accreditation visit in the Fall of 2020 culminated in the Commission panel’s decision in Spring 2021 to grant NPS reaccreditation for the maximum ten-year period. A follow-on Special Visit was scheduled for the Spring of 2024. The visit took place on February 28 - March 1, 2024.
In July 2024, WSCUC concluded its review following the 2024 Special Visit, and the Commission issued a 2024 Commission Action Letter. The letter outlines their commendations and requires NPS to respond to three areas for development. There will be a follow-on Special Visit in the Fall of 2026 to assess our progress.
This website serves as NPS' accreditation portal and is the public face of our accreditation efforts.
Status of Accreditation
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WSCUC – Accredits NPS University-wide
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Re-accredited in 2020 for 10 years
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Next re-accreditation in 2030
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AACSB – Accredits all Dept of Defense Management degree programs
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Re-accredited in 2020 for 5 years
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Next re-accreditation in 2025
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ABET – Accredits specific engineering degree programs
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Four NPS degree programs (MSME, MSEE, MSAE, MSSE) re-accredited in 2020 for 6 years
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Next re-accreditation in 2026
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PMI - Accredits specific Program Management and Acquisition studies programs
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Two certificate programs and two master's degrees in acquisition studies and program management accredited for a 5-year period
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Next re-accreditation in 2029
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