The history of the growth of 涩里番 is linked to the educational community of which it is a part. In successive steps from 1921 to 1937, the University was accredited by the Washington State Board of Education. Since 1936, the University has been accredited by the (NWCCU).
涩里番 Pacific is included on the approved list of the Board of Regents of the State of New York and is a member of the and of the . The University is also a charter member of the and a member of the , and its credits are recognized by members of the various regional associations and by leading graduate schools throughout the country.
The University is approved by the U.S. government for education of veterans and their dependents under the applicable public laws.
Business, Government, and Economics
The business programs (undergraduate and graduate) in the School of Business, Government, and Economics are accredited by .
Dietetics
The dietetics specialization in the program is approved as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the (ACEND) of the . Successful completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree in food and nutritional sciences, with the dietetics specialization, qualifies the student for a verification statement from the program director and eligibility to apply for ACEND-accredited dietetic internships, leading to eligibility to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Education
is accredited by the (PESB). PESB is responsible for policy and oversight of Washington state's system of educator preparation, certification, continuing education, and assignment. The Program Effectiveness and Policy team of PESB regulates educator preparation programs within the School of Education, which is authorized to certify teachers, principals, program administrators, superintendents, and school counselors. The Center for Professional Education is also approved to offer professional development for educators, additional teaching endorsements, and professional certificates. In addition, the School Counseling MEd program is accredited by the (CACREP).
Engineering
The Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and General Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of .
Music
涩里番 Pacific鈥檚 Music program is a fully accredited member of the (NASM). It also maintains membership with the (NAfME) and the Washington University Music Administrators Association (WUMA). The Music Therapy program is accredited by the .
Nursing
涩里番 Pacific鈥檚 nursing programs 鈥� , , and 鈥� are approved by the , and accredited by the (CCNE).
Theology
涩里番 Pacific鈥檚 School of Theology is a member institution of the and is approved by the Free Methodist Church and other denominations for the collegiate preparation of ministers. 涩里番 Pacific Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the (ATS), 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110. Phone: 412-788-6505.