Accreditation & Licensing

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
Approval to operate as a degree-granting college of pharmacy in California was obtained from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) on April 15, 2007. Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Education Code.

The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) is a state regulatory agency within the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), established in January 1998. The Bureau is responsible for approving and regulating private postsecondary and vocational institutes of education in California. The Bureau was established to foster and improve the educational programs and services of these institutions while protecting the citizens of the state from fraudulent or substandard operations (California Education Code - 94705). In addition, the Bureau mediates complaints between students and institutions and investigates schools as necessary. For more information regarding BPPE, its website can be reached at www.bppe.ca.gov.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Northstate University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) from 2025 to 2033; WSCUC may be contacted at 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501 | Phone: 510.748.9001, website: https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/california-northstate-university/

CNU College of Medicine

The CNU College of Medicine’s MD program is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20001 | Phone: 202-828-0596, website: https://lcme.org/directory/accredited-u-s-programs/

CNU College of Dental Medicine

The CNU College of Dental Medicine's program in dental education is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval with reporting requirements, with the report submitted in November 2025. 401 North Michigan Ave, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250 | Phone: 800-232-6108

CNU College of Pharmacy

CNU College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60603-3499 | Phone: (312) 664-3575 | Fax: (866)-228-2631, website https://www.acpe-accredit.org

CNU College of Psychology

The CNU College of Psychology's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation. Our next site visit is scheduled for 2034. For more information, please visit the APA's database or contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation. 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 | Phone: 202-336-5979. https://www.apa.org

CNU College of Health Sciences, BSN

The CNU College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

California Board of Registered Nursing

Approval to operate as a bachelor’s degree-granting pre-licensure education program in California was obtained from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) on May 23, 2024.

Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Nursing Practice Act. The California Board of Registered Nursing is a state regulatory agency within the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The BRN protects the health, safety, and well-being of the public through the fair and consistent application of the statutes and regulations governing nursing practice and education in California. For more information regarding the BRN, its website can be found at rn.ca.gov.

Updated on December 16, 2025
For questions, please contact: Dr. Ashim Malhotra, VP of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, Email: ashim.malhotra@cnsu.edu