What is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a process by which institutions of higher education are evaluated to ensure that they meet or exceed national standards of quality. San Bernardino Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the 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.

What does this mean to students?

An accredited college can offer its students federally-funded financial aid such as Pell Grants. San Bernardino Valley College receives educational grants to help our students. The credits that students earn here are of the highest quality and can be transferred to other institutions across the nation.

2027 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER)

San Bernardino Valley College is preparing its 2027 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). More than a compliance document, the ISER reflects our shared commitment to student success, continuous improvement, and participatory governance. We invite the SBVC community to review the materials and provide feedback – your voice is essential as we shape the future of SBVC together.

Comprehensive Timeline

ISER Draft Review and Feedback – Spring 2026

Constituency Review Feedback Due
Accreditation Committee 02/23/2026 03/31/2026
Academic Senate 03/04/2026 03/31/2026
Classified Senate 03/13/2026 03/31/2026
College Council 03/11/2026 03/31/2026
Associated Student Government (ASG) 03/02/2026 03/31/2026
District (Standards 3 & 4) 03/02/2026 03/31/2026

 

Upcoming Open Campus Forums

  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. in ART-144
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. in GYM-141

Campus and Board Approvals – Fall 2026

Constituency 1st Read 2nd Read
Accreditation Committee 08/24/2026 09/28/2026
Academic Senate 09/02/2026 09/16/2026
Classified Senate 09/11/2026 10/09/2026
College Council 09/09/2026 09/23/2026
Associated Student Government (ASG) 09/14/2026 10/05/2026
Board of Trustees 10/08/2026 11/05/2026

Timelines approved by the Accreditation and Outcomes Committee: 02/09/2026

Third Party Comments

A third-party comment assists the ACCJC Commission as it considers applications for candidacy, accreditation, or reaffirmation of accreditation. Any member of the college community or public may submit a third-party comment by completing the Commission’s online third-party comment form, available via the institution’s website or ACCJC’s website. In order to ensure evaluation of applicable third-party comments by the peer review team, third-party comments should be received by the Commission staff no later than five weeks before the peer review team visit. Institutions will be provided an opportunity to review applicable third-party comments. Please use the commission’s link to provide any comments regarding the College’s application for reaffirmation of accreditation.