The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six regional associations in the United States that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. WASC's Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities is responsible for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of colleges and universities offering the baccalaureate degree and above in California, Hawaii, Guam and the Pacific Basin.

WASC Documents:

Overview:

1. Dates for WASC and NASAD Reports and Visit

1. Otis WASC Institutional Proposal (10-15-2004)

1. WASC Reaccreditation: Overview and Time Line
   
2. Institutional Portfolio Requirements (WASC Handbook, Appendix I, p. 126 and Section III, p. 43)
3. Outline of WASC Capacity and Preparatory Review Report
4. Capacity and Preparatory Review (CPR) Report Writing and Reading Contributors
5. Capacity and Preparatory Review Report
6. Capacity and Preparatory Review - Visiting Team Report
7. WASC Commission Action Letter  (Re: the Capacity and Preparatory Review Report)

1. The Otis Reaccreditation Steering Committee and Work Plan Authors
2. Educational Effectiveness Report - Cover Letter
3. Educational Effectiveness Report
4. The WASC Educational Effectiveness Team Roster
5. The WASC Educational Effectiveness Team Visit Schedule with Rooms
6. WASC Educational Effectiveness Team Report
7. WASC Commission Action Letter  (Re: the Educational Effectiveness Review Report)