Accreditation: ACCSC Accredited Acupuncture School in California
Whitewater University of California is an ACCSC accredited acupuncture school in California, also approved to operate by the BPPE and California Acupuncture Board (CAB), federally registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and a DHS E-Verify employer. Every disclosure below is current.
Approvals & Recognition
Whitewater University of California is a private, nonprofit institution that is accredited, licensed, and/or recognized by the following bodies. As an ACCSC accredited acupuncture school in California, we publish every disclosure below in compliance with ACCSC and BPPE requirements.
Why Studying at an ACCSC Accredited Acupuncture School in California Matters
Choosing an ACCSC accredited acupuncture school in California is not just a brand-name detail — each of the five recognitions below changes what you can do during and after the program.
ACCSC → Federal Recognition
ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Credits earned at an ACCSC-accredited school transfer more reliably, and the institution may apply for federal student-aid programs in the future.
BPPE → Student Protections
California BPPE oversight means students have a state agency to escalate complaints to if our internal processes don’t resolve an issue. Tuition disclosures and refund policies are state-regulated.
CAB → License Eligibility
California Acupuncture Board approval is what makes graduates of the MSAHM program eligible to sit for the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination — your direct path to clinical practice in California.
IRS 501(c)(3) → Tax-Deductible Giving
Donations from individuals or businesses to WUC may be tax-deductible. We use those funds to keep tuition lower, fund the free TCM clinic, and support student scholarships.
DHS E-Verify → Hiring Transparency
WUC participates in E-Verify, which means every new hire has their employment eligibility confirmed against SSA and DHS records — a baseline of operational integrity for staff and students alike.
Why This Matters Together
A school can be approved by one body and not the others. WUC clears all five — that’s the substantive guarantee behind being an ACCSC accredited acupuncture school in California with full state and federal recognition.
ACCSC
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
ACCSC Accredited Acupuncture School in California
Whitewater University of California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Phone: (703) 247-4212
Website: accsc.org
BPPE
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
BPPE — Approved to Operate in California
Whitewater University of California is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) under Section 94897(l) of the California Education Code. Approved to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Any questions a student may have regarding this school that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the BPPE at the contact information below.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-8900 · Toll Free: (888) 370-7589
Website: bppe.ca.gov
California Acupuncture Board (CAB) — Approved School
Whitewater University of California is approved by the California Acupuncture Board (CAB), and graduates of the MSAHM program are eligible to sit for the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination.
View the official CAB-approved schools list (WUC is included): CAB-approved acupuncture schools.
California Acupuncture Board
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 180
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 515-5200 · Fax: (916) 928-2204
Email: acupuncture@dca.ca.gov
Website: acupuncture.ca.gov
IRS-Registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit University
Whitewater University of California is registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a non-profit institution under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to WUC support our nonprofit mission of TCM education and community service.
Donate via our donation page · PayPal · Zelle
E-Verify — DHS Employment Eligibility
WUC participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program, which confirms employment eligibility for newly hired employees by electronically matching the information provided on Form I-9 against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Career enquiries: see the careers page.
Apply to an ACCSC Accredited Acupuncture School in California
Our accreditations mean your credits, license eligibility, and graduate standing are recognized. Start your application or talk to admissions to learn more.
Or call admissions: (408) 913-9393
Talk to Us
Admissions
(408) 913-9393
admin@wuc.edu
Address
3150 Almaden Expressway
Suite 111, San Jose, CA 95118
Compliance Questions?
Direct to BPPE:
(888) 370-7589
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