Mt. San Jacinto College’s (MSJC) accreditation has been officially reaffirmed for the next seven years by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
The Commission’s decision follows a comprehensive evaluation process that included MSJC’s Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER), a peer review team site visit, and a detailed analysis of evidentiary materials.
The final action letter from ACCJC commends the college for meeting and, in several areas, exceeding all eligibility requirements and accreditation standards. Notably, the college received no compliance recommendations, signifying full alignment with the Commission’s expectations.
The ACCJC issued formal commendations recognizing exemplary practices at MSJC for its institution-wide initiative, “Call to Action: Radical Reduction of Opportunity Gaps for African American and Black Students,” which demonstrates sustained, inclusive dialogue and meaningful efforts to promote equity and eliminate achievement gaps, and for the outstanding work of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC), lauded for its data-informed, personalized approach to engaging and supporting veteran students.
In addition to these accolades, the Commission offered one recommendation for improvement related to institutional effectiveness. The college said it has already taken steps to address this by implementing a new syllabus management system better to align course learning outcomes with official course outlines. This recommendation will be addressed in MSJC’s Midterm Report due in 2029.
“The reaffirmation of our accreditation is more than a milestone,” Superintendent and President Dr. Rodger Schultz said. “It is a testament to the integrity, excellence, and shared purpose that define Mt. San Jacinto College. I could not be prouder of our team. This success belongs to every member of our college community, and it fuels our continued commitment to transforming learners, transforming communities, and transforming lives.”
The next comprehensive review will begin in the fall of 2031, concluding with a focused site visit in the spring of 2032. To view the full action letter and Peer Review Team Report, visit https://www.msjc.edu/accreditation.
With campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee Valley, Temecula Valley, and San Gorgonio Pass, MSJC serves a student population of approximately 30,000 annually across a 1,700-square-mile area.
