Accreditation

SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE EMBRACES ACCREDITATION

San Diego Mesa College's accreditation has been reaffirmed!

Accreditation is a thorough process that evaluates and certifies the quality of education, ensuring that an educational institution meets or surpasses recognized standards of good practice within the educational community. It guarantees students and the public that college course credits, associate degrees, and occupational certificates will be accepted by other colleges and universities, allowing for the transfer of academic work toward advanced degrees. San Diego Mesa College has embraced self-reflective quality improvement since its first accreditation visit in 1966 and we continue to learn and grow as a result.

San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Third party comments may be submitted via the ACCJC online form.

“The team noted the College’s intentional shift in processes and practices toward a model that asks stakeholders to refocus the lens of accountability from the individual student back to faculty, staff, and administrators." - Peer Review Team Report, June 2024
"The team commends SD Mesa for its commitment to mission and building a culture of being the “Leading College of Equity and Excellence” through its innovative, cross-collaborative, and equity-focused practices and professional learning provided by The LOFT and Guided Pathways efforts." - Peer Review Team Report, June 2024
"The team appreciated the College’s alignment with the Mesa way, which was evident in the art and branding throughout the campus." - Peer Review Team Report, June 2024