FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Whatcom Community College announces upcoming accreditation site visit and invites the public to comment on qualifications for accreditation by NWCCU.
Whatcom Community College (WCC) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and announces the upcoming evaluation of institutional effectiveness year seven accreditation site visit.
WCC will host an evaluation team from the NWCCU from April 15-17, 2026. Accreditation by NWCCU represents the Commission’s judgment that an institution is satisfactorily achieving its mission and educational purpose and that it meets or exceeds the Commission’s standards of quality and effectiveness. WCC is currently accredited by NWCCU, with this status most recently reaffirmed in 2019.
WCC and NWCCU invite public comment concerning the College’s qualifications for accreditation. All comments must be submitted in writing, signed by the author(s), and received by Friday, April 3, 2026.
Comments should be sent directly to:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Attn: Third Party Comment
8060 165th Ave NE, Ste. 200
Redmond, WA 98052
Visit the NWCCU website to learn more about the Commission's policy on public notification and third-party comments or to submit a public comment electronically.
Click the following link to visit WCC’s accreditation webpage to learn more about WCC’s accreditation process.
About Whatcom: Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, is a destination for cybersecurity, healthcare, and business studies and offers three bachelor of applied science degrees in applied business management, IT network-cybersecurity, and social work as well as transfer degrees, online courses, career and workforce preparation, online and hybrid courses, and community education classes. With affordable and accessible programs at WCC, students of every age and background can create their own pathways that align with their specific goals and interests. WCC consistently enhances its range of programs to support students in transitioning to four-year institutions and successful careers. New high school graduates, laid-off workers, seasoned employees, future university students—all students count on WCC to support their academic and career goals. For more information, visit www.whatcom.edu.
Media Contact & Public Information Officer: Marni Saling Mayer, PIO, and Director of Communication & Marketing, msmayer@whatcom.edu, Phone: 360.383.3312.
