Accreditation
Excellence in Education
Moreno Valley College is accredited by the ACCJC (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education. The ACCJC is one of seven regional accrediting commissions. Professional educations programs often require separate review to maintain rigorous standards.
Recent Accreditation Work Program Accreditations Reports and Letters
- What is accreditation? The purposes of regional accreditation include encouraging institutions to improve academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and, ultimately, student success. ACCJC evaluation of institutions assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations and agencies that an institution has clearly defined objectives appropriate to higher education; has established conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected; and appears in fact to be accomplishing them; is so organized, staffed, and supported that it can be expected to continue to do so. (Source)
- Who accredits MVC? MVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges - Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- How often does accreditation occur? MVC has a eight-year accreditation cycle, with required annual and mid-term (4-year) reports. Additional reviews and follow-ups occur as needed, by request of the ACCJC.
An Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) is submitted to the College's accrediting body, the ACCJC, for the purpose of assisting in the determination of the College's accreditation status. The ISER evaluates our alignment to the accrediting commission's requirements and standards.
Annual accreditation reports are submitted to the ACCJC to demonstrate continued effort and data-based evidence of progress in the institutions' goals related to accreditation, continuous improvement of education quality, and institutional effectiveness.
Accreditation standards are the basis for comprehensive institutional evaluations for reaffirmation of accreditation and may be used by institutions wishing to develop a baccalaureate degree. There are four standards:
- Standard 1: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
- Standard 2: Student Success
- Standard 3: Infrastructure and Resources
- Standard 4: Governance and Decision-Making
Recent Accreditation Work
Access the most recent ACCJC letters, College reports, data and other accreditation-relevant information.
ACCJC Letters
Evaluations
Professional Program Accreditations
Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs, as two distinct pathways of study, are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. Program Goals and Competencies are developed to adhere to licensure and accreditation mandates which are the industry standard. Both program's accreditation status are "approval without reporting requirements” (To be reviewed: Dental Assistant 2026, Dental Hygiene 2026).
The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. www.ada.org/en/coda.
Dental Hygiene Accreditation Letter (pdf) Dental Hygiene Program
Dental Assistant Accreditation Letter (pdf) Dental Assisting Program
Moreno Valley College’s EMS (Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic) program is accredited by the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). It was granted "continuing accreditation" status on January 16, 2020 with review to occur no later than 2025.
The CAAHEP can be contacted at (727) 210-2350 or at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. www.caahep.org.
The Moreno Valley College Regional Fire Academy is accredited by the California State Fire Marshal and State Board of Fire Services. Program accreditation was granted on August 20, 2020 and is valid for five years.
The State Fire Marshal can be contacted at (916) 445-8200 or at Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460. www.fire.ca.gov.
Our Law Enforcement training is certified and accredited by the Board of Corrections, Standards and Training and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training. The State of California makes every attempt to achieve and sustain the highest level of law enforcement professionals and consistency of service delivery.
Additional organizational accreditation information can be found by visiting Riverside County Sheriff Department's Accreditation and Certification.
“Participative processes allow college leaders to create a supportive environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students for matters with institution-wide implications.”
- Peer review team report 2020
"The Commission commends the College and its leadership for encouraging innovation by administrators, faculty, staff and students leading to institutional excellence."
- Accreditation letter 2020
"The College provides various trainings, workshops, and an annual Diversity Summit, and awareness activities focused on enhancing cultural responsiveness and creating work and learning environments that are inclusive."
- Peer review team report 2020
Your Voice Matters
Transparency is key to continuously progressing as an educational institution. We encourage community comments, ideas, feedback and complaints — share your views directly with our review team for immediate action. You can also use the ACCJC's complaint or third-party comment forms within our reporting period to be included in the accreditation process.
Fostering Student Learning and Achievement
ACCJC Voluntary Self/Peer Regulation and Evaluation
To provide quality education and operate efficiently as an organization we need to effectively direct resources, mindfully offer programs and services while providing support to students, staff and faculty as needed for their success. MVC, along with its US peers, participates in self regulation/evaluations to achieve accredited status as overseen by the Commission (Purpose and Process).
Our good standing lets the public know that we have achieved, maintained and evolved the highest standards, bringing value to students who earn their education at our institution. Employers, trade/professional licensing agencies and other colleges/universities know they can accept a MVC student’s credentials as legitimate and equal to courses offered at other accredited organizations.
Eligibility Requirements Commission Actions Standards and Policies