Claremont Lincoln University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission. A statement of CLU's accreditation status can be viewed on the WASC website. The WASC Senior College and University Commission ("the Commission") is a regional accrediting agency serving a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions throughout California, Hawaii, and the Pacific, as well as a limited number of institutions outside the U.S. Through its work of peer review, based on standards, agreed to by the membership, the Commission encourages continuous institutional improvement and assures the membership and its constituencies, including the public, that accredited institutions are fulfilling their missions in service to their students and the public good.