2019 Accreditation Visit
On February 25-28, 2019, ACCJC External Evaluation Team visited GWC to complete its evaluation to determine whether the College continues to meet ACCJC’s Eligibility Requirements, Commission Policies, and Accreditation Standards. The Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) and evidence lists were completed in preparation for the visit.
On June 28, 2019, ACCJC awarded Golden West College a Reaffirmation of Accreditation for a seven-year period.
On June 7-8, 2023, ACCJC accepted Golden West College’s Midterm Report [PDF]. The College's next comprehensive review will occur in the spring term of 2026.
Golden West College is accredited by the following agencies:
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 506-0234
California Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210 400 R. Street, Suite 4030
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-3350
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975- 5000
www.acenursing.org
California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
P.O. Box 944226
Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
(800) 952-5210
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
(703) 669-6650
Golden West College offers programs which are approved by:
- California Board of Registered Nursing, Continuing Education Provider
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for nursing program is Continuing accreditation.
- The GWC Nursing program located at 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, 714-892-7711 is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
- Approved as Certified Course Presenter by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.)
- National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) For Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification training.
