Consumer Information
State of California Disclosure Documents
Whitewater University of California is a private, nonprofit institution that is accredited, licensed, and/or recognized by the following:
Whitewater University of California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia 22201, (703) 247-4212.
Whitewater University of California is a private institution approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California State Department of Consumer Affairs. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Students are encouraged to report complaints to the school. An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for review of a complaint:
- Mailing Address: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
- Physical Address: 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone: (916) 574-8900 | Toll Free: (888) 370-7589
- BPPE website: https://bppe.ca.gov/
The Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR) is available to support prospective, current, and former students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached at (888) 370-7589 or by visiting www.osar.bppe.ca.gov.
In accordance with federal regulations as set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, schools are required to provide a list of consumer information to all students. Please contact the Office of Admission during business hours (Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) or email admin@wuc.edu for assistance in obtaining hard copies.
Disability Services and Accommodations
Whitewater University of California is committed to providing equal access to all educational programs and facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Campus Accessibility:
Our campus provides physical access for students with disabilities, including designated wheelchair spaces, and entrances/exits fully compliant with handrails and ramps for mobility aid users.
Academic Accommodations:
We support students with documented physical, learning, sensory, or psychological disabilities. Reasonable academic accommodations (such as extended testing time or accessible materials) are determined on a case-by-case basis. Students seeking accommodations must self-identify and submit appropriate medical documentation to Dr. Camilla Lau, Dean of Student Services, at camillalau@wuc.edu prior to the start of their courses.
For more information or to initiate a request, please contact (408) 913-9393 or visit the Admin Office.