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 collaborative partner 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 and by the Washington Student Achievement Council鈥檚 State Approving Agency (SAA) for enrollment of those eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code.
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.
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 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 (WMEA). The Music Therapy program is accredited by the .
Nursing
涩里番 Pacific鈥檚 BSN, , and programs are approved by the .
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 涩里番 are accredited by the , 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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.