Orange Coast College is currently undergoing a comprehensive review from Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) to reaffirm it's accreditation status.The review will be based on the College's Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) assessing how well it meets ACCJC's standards, as well as numerous team interviews and evaluation of evidence.
The College will be evaluated against ACCJC's:
- Eligibility Requirements
- Accreditation Standards
- Commission policies
The final evaluation of the College, including ACCJC's recommendations for accreditation, will be received in a formal written document in July 2026. The letter and Evaluation Report will be published online at that time.
August 1, 2025
ISER
OCC submits their Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) to ACCJC for evaluation.
Read OCC's 2025 Institutional Self Evaluation Report
October 9, 2025
Open Forum
ACCJC open forum with faculty, classified professionals, students, administrators who are not serving in executive roles, and community members as a space to provide the peer review team with feedback regarding OCC’s efforts to meet the Accreditation Standards.
Week of February 23, 2026
Site Visit
The Peer Review Team will have a one-day, in person site visit where they will come to OCC to validate conditions described in the ISER, verify that practices align with the Commission’s Standards, and finalize findings and observations for the team Report.
July 2026
Evaluation Report
ACCJC will notify OCC of its decision, in writing, through a formal action letter. This letter will also detail any areas of non-compliance with Standards and, if applicable, any next steps.